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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,838.75, 1,451,753.26 and 248,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,838.75, 1,451,753.26 and 248,177.24 is: 372,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,838.75 : 1,451,753.26 = 248,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,838.75/1,451,753.26 = 248,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,838.75x = 1,451,753.26 × 248,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,838.75x = 360,292,117,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,292,117,227.80/967,838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,264.61

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