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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,337.15, 1,226,051.84 and 248,736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,337.15, 1,226,051.84 and 248,736.79 is: 373,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,337.15 : 1,226,051.84 = 248,736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,337.15/1,226,051.84 = 248,736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,337.15x = 1,226,051.84 × 248,736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,337.15x = 304,964,199,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,964,199,055.19/817,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,119.22

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