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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,643.26, 1,226,507.27 and 248,980.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,643.26, 1,226,507.27 and 248,980.43 is: 373,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,643.26 : 1,226,507.27 = 248,980.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,643.26/1,226,507.27 = 248,980.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,643.26x = 1,226,507.27 × 248,980.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,643.26x = 305,376,309,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,376,309,304.09/817,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,483.55

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