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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,837.81, 1,126,021.23 and 245,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,837.81, 1,126,021.23 and 245,283.60 is: 367,848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,837.81 : 1,126,021.23 = 245,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,837.81/1,126,021.23 = 245,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,837.81x = 1,126,021.23 × 245,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,837.81x = 276,194,540,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,194,540,970.83/750,837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,848.47

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