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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,498.01, 1,226,431.53 and 248,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,498.01, 1,226,431.53 and 248,929.94 is: 373,451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,498.01 : 1,226,431.53 = 248,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,498.01/1,226,431.53 = 248,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,498.01x = 1,226,431.53 × 248,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,498.01x = 305,295,521,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,295,521,044.85/817,498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,451.09

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