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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,713.70, 1,121,570.55 and 249,077.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,713.70, 1,121,570.55 and 249,077.70 is: 373,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,713.70 : 1,121,570.55 = 249,077.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,713.70/1,121,570.55 = 249,077.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,713.70x = 1,121,570.55 × 249,077.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,713.70x = 279,358,212,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,358,212,981.74/747,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,616.55

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