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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,716.86, 1,130,332.30 and 248,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,716.86, 1,130,332.30 and 248,157.45 is: 372,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,716.86 : 1,130,332.30 = 248,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,716.86/1,130,332.30 = 248,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,716.86x = 1,130,332.30 × 248,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,716.86x = 280,500,380,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,500,380,600.24/753,716.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,156.17

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