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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,089.83, 1,270,541.79 and 248,056.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,089.83, 1,270,541.79 and 248,056.98 is: 372,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,089.83 : 1,270,541.79 = 248,056.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,089.83/1,270,541.79 = 248,056.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,089.83x = 1,270,541.79 × 248,056.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,089.83x = 315,166,759,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,166,759,391.19/847,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,058.25

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