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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,536.48, 1,226,489.28 and 248,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,536.48, 1,226,489.28 and 248,968.48 is: 373,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,536.48 : 1,226,489.28 = 248,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,536.48/1,226,489.28 = 248,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,536.48x = 1,226,489.28 × 248,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,536.48x = 305,357,171,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,357,171,777.89/817,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,508.92

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