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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,969.28, 1,273,015.68 and 249,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,969.28, 1,273,015.68 and 249,852.72 is: 374,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,969.28 : 1,273,015.68 = 249,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,969.28/1,273,015.68 = 249,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,969.28x = 1,273,015.68 × 249,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,969.28x = 318,066,430,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,066,430,250.65/848,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,650.11

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