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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,289, 1,422,433.50 and 247,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,289, 1,422,433.50 and 247,873 is: 371,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,289 : 1,422,433.50 = 247,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,289/1,422,433.50 = 247,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,289x = 1,422,433.50 × 247,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,289x = 352,582,858,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,582,858,945.50/948,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,809.50

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