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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,173.28, 1,272,265.38 and 249,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,173.28, 1,272,265.38 and 249,132.11 is: 373,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,173.28 : 1,272,265.38 = 249,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,173.28/1,272,265.38 = 249,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,173.28x = 1,272,265.38 × 249,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,173.28x = 316,962,152,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,962,152,238.03/848,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,699.76

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