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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,485.73, 1,382,135.16 and 247,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,485.73, 1,382,135.16 and 247,479.48 is: 371,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,485.73 : 1,382,135.16 = 247,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,485.73/1,382,135.16 = 247,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,485.73x = 1,382,135.16 × 247,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,485.73x = 342,050,090,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,050,090,686.52/921,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,194.13

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