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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,423.72, 1,130,011.38 and 247,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,423.72, 1,130,011.38 and 247,991.28 is: 371,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,423.72 : 1,130,011.38 = 247,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,423.72/1,130,011.38 = 247,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,423.72x = 1,130,011.38 × 247,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,423.72x = 280,232,968,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,232,968,540.77/753,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,946.04

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