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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,510.91, 1,272,460.19 and 249,311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,510.91, 1,272,460.19 and 249,311.79 is: 373,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,510.91 : 1,272,460.19 = 249,311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,510.91/1,272,460.19 = 249,311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,510.91x = 1,272,460.19 × 249,311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,510.91x = 317,239,326,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,239,326,426.08/848,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,877.72

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