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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,882.40, 1,124,823.60 and 251,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,882.40, 1,124,823.60 and 251,246.40 is: 376,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,882.40 : 1,124,823.60 = 251,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,882.40/1,124,823.60 = 251,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,882.40x = 1,124,823.60 × 251,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,882.40x = 282,607,880,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,607,880,135.04/749,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,869.60

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