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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,982.56, 1,273,035.54 and 249,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,982.56, 1,273,035.54 and 249,865.88 is: 374,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,982.56 : 1,273,035.54 = 249,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,982.56/1,273,035.54 = 249,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,982.56x = 1,273,035.54 × 249,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,982.56x = 318,088,145,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,088,145,473.38/848,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,669.82

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