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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,617.54, 1,127,585.72 and 246,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,617.54, 1,127,585.72 and 246,141.16 is: 369,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,617.54 : 1,127,585.72 = 246,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,617.54/1,127,585.72 = 246,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,617.54x = 1,127,585.72 × 246,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,617.54x = 277,545,254,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,545,254,916.62/751,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,263.94

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