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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,325.92, 1,226,034.93 and 248,725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,325.92, 1,226,034.93 and 248,725.51 is: 373,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,325.92 : 1,226,034.93 = 248,725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,325.92/1,226,034.93 = 248,725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,325.92x = 1,226,034.93 × 248,725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,325.92x = 304,946,163,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,946,163,242.06/817,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,102.28

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