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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,998.80, 1,331,998.20 and 248,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,998.80, 1,331,998.20 and 248,301.30 is: 372,451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,998.80 : 1,331,998.20 = 248,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,998.80/1,331,998.20 = 248,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,998.80x = 1,331,998.20 × 248,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,998.80x = 330,736,884,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,736,884,657.66/887,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,451.95

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