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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,806.64, 1,271,906.92 and 248,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,806.64, 1,271,906.92 and 248,743.60 is: 373,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,806.64 : 1,271,906.92 = 248,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,806.64/1,271,906.92 = 248,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,806.64x = 1,271,906.92 × 248,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,806.64x = 316,378,706,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,378,706,145.71/847,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,173.19

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