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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,897.66, 1,273,208.10 and 249,718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,897.66, 1,273,208.10 and 249,718.69 is: 374,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,897.66 : 1,273,208.10 = 249,718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,897.66/1,273,208.10 = 249,718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,897.66x = 1,273,208.10 × 249,718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,897.66x = 317,943,858,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,943,858,829.39/848,897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,537.33

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