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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,038.03, 1,283,754.19 and 248,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,038.03, 1,283,754.19 and 248,700.02 is: 372,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,038.03 : 1,283,754.19 = 248,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,038.03/1,283,754.19 = 248,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,038.03x = 1,283,754.19 × 248,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,038.03x = 319,269,692,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,269,692,728.08/856,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,962.04

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