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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,138.08, 1,117,707.48 and 246,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,138.08, 1,117,707.48 and 246,502.08 is: 369,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,138.08 : 1,117,707.48 = 246,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,138.08/1,117,707.48 = 246,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,138.08x = 1,117,707.48 × 246,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,138.08x = 275,517,218,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,517,218,651.56/745,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,753.24

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