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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,258.31, 1,126,992.71 and 245,859.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,258.31, 1,126,992.71 and 245,859.01 is: 368,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,258.31 : 1,126,992.71 = 245,859.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,258.31/1,126,992.71 = 245,859.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,258.31x = 1,126,992.71 × 245,859.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,258.31x = 277,081,309,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,081,309,754.98/751,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,822.96

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