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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,643.36, 1,271,474.91 and 248,616.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,643.36, 1,271,474.91 and 248,616.47 is: 372,927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,643.36 : 1,271,474.91 = 248,616.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,643.36/1,271,474.91 = 248,616.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,643.36x = 1,271,474.91 × 248,616.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,643.36x = 316,109,597,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,109,597,460.39/847,643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,927.59

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