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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,337.16, 1,226,051.88 and 248,736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,337.16, 1,226,051.88 and 248,736.84 is: 373,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,337.16 : 1,226,051.88 = 248,736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,337.16/1,226,051.88 = 248,736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,337.16x = 1,226,051.88 × 248,736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,337.16x = 304,964,270,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,964,270,307.26/817,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,119.30

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