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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,332.02, 1,226,044.15 and 248,731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,332.02, 1,226,044.15 and 248,731.66 is: 373,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,332.02 : 1,226,044.15 = 248,731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,332.02/1,226,044.15 = 248,731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,332.02x = 1,226,044.15 × 248,731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,332.02x = 304,955,997,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,955,997,573.52/817,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,111.53

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