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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,053.37, 1,331,996.45 and 248,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,053.37, 1,331,996.45 and 248,414.19 is: 372,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,053.37 : 1,331,996.45 = 248,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,053.37/1,331,996.45 = 248,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,053.37x = 1,331,996.45 × 248,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,053.37x = 330,886,821,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,886,821,862.38/888,053.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,597.90

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