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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,531.38, 1,226,151 and 248,774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,531.38, 1,226,151 and 248,774.49 is: 373,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,531.38 : 1,226,151 = 248,774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,531.38/1,226,151 = 248,774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,531.38x = 1,226,151 × 248,774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,531.38x = 305,035,089,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,035,089,687.99/817,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,117.29

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