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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,322.69, 1,271,158.99 and 248,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,322.69, 1,271,158.99 and 248,303.39 is: 372,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,322.69 : 1,271,158.99 = 248,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,322.69/1,271,158.99 = 248,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,322.69x = 1,271,158.99 × 248,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,322.69x = 315,633,079,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,633,079,469.42/847,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,506.35

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