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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,997.79, 1,126,565.95 and 245,561.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,997.79, 1,126,565.95 and 245,561.37 is: 368,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,997.79 : 1,126,565.95 = 245,561.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,997.79/1,126,565.95 = 245,561.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,997.79x = 1,126,565.95 × 245,561.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,997.79x = 276,641,071,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,641,071,216.72/750,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,364.69

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