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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,446.56, 1,272,670.20 and 249,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,446.56, 1,272,670.20 and 249,407.76 is: 374,111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,446.56 : 1,272,670.20 = 249,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,446.56/1,272,670.20 = 249,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,446.56x = 1,272,670.20 × 249,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,446.56x = 317,413,823,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,413,823,800.75/848,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,111.75

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