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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,958.97, 1,126,507.50 and 245,522.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,958.97, 1,126,507.50 and 245,522.61 is: 368,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,958.97 : 1,126,507.50 = 245,522.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,958.97/1,126,507.50 = 245,522.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,958.97x = 1,126,507.50 × 245,522.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,958.97x = 276,583,061,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,583,061,584.58/750,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,306.49

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