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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,769.48, 1,319,707.50 and 248,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879,769.48, 1,319,707.50 and 248,731.24 is: 373,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879,769.48 : 1,319,707.50 = 248,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879,769.48/1,319,707.50 = 248,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879,769.48x = 1,319,707.50 × 248,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879,769.48x = 328,252,482,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,252,482,912.30/879,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,111.92

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