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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,799.64, 1,271,896.42 and 248,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,799.64, 1,271,896.42 and 248,736.60 is: 373,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,799.64 : 1,271,896.42 = 248,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,799.64/1,271,896.42 = 248,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,799.64x = 1,271,896.42 × 248,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,799.64x = 316,367,191,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,367,191,062.97/847,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,162.69

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