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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,540.02, 1,272,809.58 and 249,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,540.02, 1,272,809.58 and 249,506.14 is: 374,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,540.02 : 1,272,809.58 = 249,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,540.02/1,272,809.58 = 249,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,540.02x = 1,272,809.58 × 249,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,540.02x = 317,573,805,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,573,805,260.82/848,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,259.08

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