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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,359.20, 1,272,547.60 and 249,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,359.20, 1,272,547.60 and 249,331.04 is: 373,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,359.20 : 1,272,547.60 = 249,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,359.20/1,272,547.60 = 249,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,359.20x = 1,272,547.60 × 249,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,359.20x = 317,285,616,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,285,616,557.50/848,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,999.15

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