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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,501.76, 1,226,437.16 and 248,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,501.76, 1,226,437.16 and 248,933.70 is: 373,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,501.76 : 1,226,437.16 = 248,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,501.76/1,226,437.16 = 248,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,501.76x = 1,226,437.16 × 248,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,501.76x = 305,301,538,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,301,538,811.62/817,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,456.74

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