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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,331.88, 1,122,507.54 and 249,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,331.88, 1,122,507.54 and 249,695.88 is: 374,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,331.88 : 1,122,507.54 = 249,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,331.88/1,122,507.54 = 249,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,331.88x = 1,122,507.54 × 249,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,331.88x = 280,285,502,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,285,502,394.40/748,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,547.06

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