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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,142.92, 1,125,250.64 and 244,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,142.92, 1,125,250.64 and 244,702.92 is: 367,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,142.92 : 1,125,250.64 = 244,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,142.92/1,125,250.64 = 244,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,142.92x = 1,125,250.64 × 244,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,142.92x = 275,352,117,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,352,117,339.87/750,142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,066.21

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