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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,635.36, 1,271,463.54 and 248,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,635.36, 1,271,463.54 and 248,608.88 is: 372,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,635.36 : 1,271,463.54 = 248,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,635.36/1,271,463.54 = 248,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,635.36x = 1,271,463.54 × 248,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,635.36x = 316,097,126,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,097,126,640.24/847,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,916.40

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