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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,337.40, 1,226,052.22 and 248,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,337.40, 1,226,052.22 and 248,737.04 is: 373,119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,337.40 : 1,226,052.22 = 248,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,337.40/1,226,052.22 = 248,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,337.40x = 1,226,052.22 × 248,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,337.40x = 304,964,600,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,964,600,088.23/817,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,119.60

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