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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,860.88, 1,130,966 and 248,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,860.88, 1,130,966 and 248,403.76 is: 372,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,860.88 : 1,130,966 = 248,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,860.88/1,130,966 = 248,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,860.88x = 1,130,966 × 248,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,860.88x = 280,936,206,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,936,206,832.16/753,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,663.20

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