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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,421.52, 1,127,305.08 and 245,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,421.52, 1,127,305.08 and 245,998.80 is: 369,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,421.52 : 1,127,305.08 = 245,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,421.52/1,127,305.08 = 245,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,421.52x = 1,127,305.08 × 245,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,421.52x = 277,315,696,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,315,696,913.90/751,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,054.77

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