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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,304.28, 1,270,966.75 and 248,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,304.28, 1,270,966.75 and 248,277.56 is: 372,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,304.28 : 1,270,966.75 = 248,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,304.28/1,270,966.75 = 248,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,304.28x = 1,270,966.75 × 248,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,304.28x = 315,552,516,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,552,516,555.60/847,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,419.36

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