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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,236.81, 1,271,030.19 and 248,217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,236.81, 1,271,030.19 and 248,217.51 is: 372,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,236.81 : 1,271,030.19 = 248,217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,236.81/1,271,030.19 = 248,217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,236.81x = 1,271,030.19 × 248,217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,236.81x = 315,491,948,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,491,948,896.63/847,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,377.53

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