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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,693.48, 1,130,695.98 and 248,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,693.48, 1,130,695.98 and 248,285.16 is: 372,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,693.48 : 1,130,695.98 = 248,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,693.48/1,130,695.98 = 248,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,693.48x = 1,130,695.98 × 248,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,693.48x = 280,735,032,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,735,032,305.66/753,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,479.05

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