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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,900.16, 1,273,211.84 and 249,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,900.16, 1,273,211.84 and 249,721.20 is: 374,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,900.16 : 1,273,211.84 = 249,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,900.16/1,273,211.84 = 249,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,900.16x = 1,273,211.84 × 249,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,900.16x = 317,947,988,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,947,988,539.01/848,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,541.09

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