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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,861.51, 1,128,026.13 and 246,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,861.51, 1,128,026.13 and 246,426.91 is: 369,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,861.51 : 1,128,026.13 = 246,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,861.51/1,128,026.13 = 246,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,861.51x = 1,128,026.13 × 246,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,861.51x = 277,975,993,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,975,993,615.16/751,861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,717.02

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