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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,615.95, 1,127,583.45 and 246,139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,615.95, 1,127,583.45 and 246,139.59 is: 369,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,615.95 : 1,127,583.45 = 246,139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,615.95/1,127,583.45 = 246,139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,615.95x = 1,127,583.45 × 246,139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,615.95x = 277,542,928,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,542,928,073.79/751,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,261.63

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