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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,534.56, 1,226,486.32 and 248,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,534.56, 1,226,486.32 and 248,966.56 is: 373,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,534.56 : 1,226,486.32 = 248,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,534.56/1,226,486.32 = 248,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,534.56x = 1,226,486.32 × 248,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,534.56x = 305,354,079,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,354,079,977.46/817,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,506.02

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