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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,429.48, 1,226,207.07 and 248,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,429.48, 1,226,207.07 and 248,859.36 is: 373,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,429.48 : 1,226,207.07 = 248,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,429.48/1,226,207.07 = 248,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,429.48x = 1,226,207.07 × 248,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,429.48x = 305,153,106,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,153,106,667.68/817,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,308.18

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