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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,042.80, 1,283,761.32 and 248,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,042.80, 1,283,761.32 and 248,704.80 is: 372,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,042.80 : 1,283,761.32 = 248,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,042.80/1,283,761.32 = 248,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,042.80x = 1,283,761.32 × 248,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,042.80x = 319,277,602,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,277,602,338.34/856,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,969.20

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