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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,424.97, 1,226,200.33 and 248,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,424.97, 1,226,200.33 and 248,854.86 is: 373,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,424.97 : 1,226,200.33 = 248,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,424.97/1,226,200.33 = 248,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,424.97x = 1,226,200.33 × 248,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,424.97x = 305,145,906,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,145,906,916.68/817,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,301.43

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