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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,662.28, 1,226,535.84 and 248,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,662.28, 1,226,535.84 and 248,999.44 is: 373,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,662.28 : 1,226,535.84 = 248,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,662.28/1,226,535.84 = 248,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,662.28x = 1,226,535.84 × 248,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,662.28x = 305,406,737,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,406,737,299.93/817,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,512.08

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