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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,953.06, 1,272,991.38 and 249,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,953.06, 1,272,991.38 and 249,836.43 is: 374,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,953.06 : 1,272,991.38 = 249,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,953.06/1,272,991.38 = 249,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,953.06x = 1,272,991.38 × 249,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,953.06x = 318,039,621,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,039,621,799.97/848,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,625.69

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