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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,246.88, 1,372,850.48 and 250,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,246.88, 1,372,850.48 and 250,398.88 is: 375,592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,246.88 : 1,372,850.48 = 250,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,246.88/1,372,850.48 = 250,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,246.88x = 1,372,850.48 × 250,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,246.88x = 343,760,222,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,760,222,599.46/915,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,592.89

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