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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,099.56, 1,271,838.30 and 248,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,099.56, 1,271,838.30 and 248,906.92 is: 373,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,099.56 : 1,271,838.30 = 248,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,099.56/1,271,838.30 = 248,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,099.56x = 1,271,838.30 × 248,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,099.56x = 316,569,353,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,569,353,991.04/848,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,269.09

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