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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,537.90, 1,130,081.40 and 248,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,537.90, 1,130,081.40 and 248,005.56 is: 371,934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,537.90 : 1,130,081.40 = 248,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,537.90/1,130,081.40 = 248,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,537.90x = 1,130,081.40 × 248,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,537.90x = 280,266,470,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,266,470,452.58/753,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,934.14

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