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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,327.56, 1,122,501.07 and 249,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,327.56, 1,122,501.07 and 249,691.56 is: 374,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,327.56 : 1,122,501.07 = 249,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,327.56/1,122,501.07 = 249,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,327.56x = 1,122,501.07 × 249,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,327.56x = 280,279,044,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,279,044,827.76/748,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,540.59

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