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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,245.72, 1,129,943 and 247,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,245.72, 1,129,943 and 247,601.60 is: 371,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,245.72 : 1,129,943 = 247,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,245.72/1,129,943 = 247,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,245.72x = 1,129,943 × 247,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,245.72x = 279,775,694,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,775,694,708.80/753,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,426.86

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