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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,280.66, 1,272,623.90 and 249,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,280.66, 1,272,623.90 and 249,228.56 is: 373,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,280.66 : 1,272,623.90 = 249,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,280.66/1,272,623.90 = 249,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,280.66x = 1,272,623.90 × 249,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,280.66x = 317,174,214,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,174,214,409.32/848,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,902.45

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