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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,466.86, 1,226,462.82 and 248,957.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,466.86, 1,226,462.82 and 248,957.93 is: 373,516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,466.86 : 1,226,462.82 = 248,957.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,466.86/1,226,462.82 = 248,957.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,466.86x = 1,226,462.82 × 248,957.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,466.86x = 305,337,641,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,337,641,223.52/817,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,516.85

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