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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,536.56, 1,226,489.32 and 248,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,536.56, 1,226,489.32 and 248,968.56 is: 373,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,536.56 : 1,226,489.32 = 248,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,536.56/1,226,489.32 = 248,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,536.56x = 1,226,489.32 × 248,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,536.56x = 305,357,279,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,357,279,855.78/817,536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,509.02

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