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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,332.56, 1,271,173.84 and 248,313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,332.56, 1,271,173.84 and 248,313.36 is: 372,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,332.56 : 1,271,173.84 = 248,313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,332.56/1,271,173.84 = 248,313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,332.56x = 1,271,173.84 × 248,313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,332.56x = 315,649,447,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,649,447,354.50/847,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,521.32

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