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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,482.20, 1,126,982.72 and 245,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,482.20, 1,126,982.72 and 245,906.12 is: 368,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,482.20 : 1,126,982.72 = 245,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,482.20/1,126,982.72 = 245,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,482.20x = 1,126,982.72 × 245,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,482.20x = 277,131,941,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,131,941,117.80/751,482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,780.45

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