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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,858.94, 1,129,048.91 and 247,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,858.94, 1,129,048.91 and 247,302.63 is: 370,875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,858.94 : 1,129,048.91 = 247,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,858.94/1,129,048.91 = 247,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,858.94x = 1,129,048.91 × 247,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,858.94x = 279,216,759,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,216,759,196.39/752,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,875.27

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