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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,116, 1,126,743.44 and 245,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,116, 1,126,743.44 and 245,679.84 is: 368,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,116 : 1,126,743.44 = 245,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,116/1,126,743.44 = 245,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,116x = 1,126,743.44 × 245,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,116x = 276,818,148,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,818,148,060.25/751,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,542.47

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