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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,987.68, 1,232,765.44 and 245,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,987.68, 1,232,765.44 and 245,474.17 is: 368,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,987.68 : 1,232,765.44 = 245,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,987.68/1,232,765.44 = 245,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,987.68x = 1,232,765.44 × 245,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,987.68x = 302,612,073,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,612,073,188.69/821,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,146.73

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