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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,897.16, 1,273,207.32 and 249,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,897.16, 1,273,207.32 and 249,718.16 is: 374,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,897.16 : 1,273,207.32 = 249,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,897.16/1,273,207.32 = 249,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,897.16x = 1,273,207.32 × 249,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,897.16x = 317,942,989,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,942,989,248.93/848,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,536.52

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