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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,999.42, 1,332,083.30 and 248,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,999.42, 1,332,083.30 and 248,303.15 is: 372,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,999.42 : 1,332,083.30 = 248,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,999.42/1,332,083.30 = 248,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,999.42x = 1,332,083.30 × 248,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,999.42x = 330,760,485,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,760,485,489.37/887,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,478.27

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