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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,499.01, 1,226,433.03 and 248,930.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,499.01, 1,226,433.03 and 248,930.94 is: 373,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,499.01 : 1,226,433.03 = 248,930.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,499.01/1,226,433.03 = 248,930.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,499.01x = 1,226,433.03 × 248,930.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,499.01x = 305,297,127,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,297,127,004.95/817,499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,452.60

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