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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,524.08, 1,272,785.64 and 249,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,524.08, 1,272,785.64 and 249,490.20 is: 374,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,524.08 : 1,272,785.64 = 249,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,524.08/1,272,785.64 = 249,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,524.08x = 1,272,785.64 × 249,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,524.08x = 317,547,543,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,547,543,880.73/848,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,235.16

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