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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,828.31, 1,346,493.29 and 249,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,828.31, 1,346,493.29 and 249,255.51 is: 373,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,828.31 : 1,346,493.29 = 249,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,828.31/1,346,493.29 = 249,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,828.31x = 1,346,493.29 × 249,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,828.31x = 335,620,868,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,620,868,967.43/897,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,814.08

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