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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,861.88, 1,130,967.50 and 248,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,861.88, 1,130,967.50 and 248,404.76 is: 372,664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,861.88 : 1,130,967.50 = 248,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,861.88/1,130,967.50 = 248,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,861.88x = 1,130,967.50 × 248,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,861.88x = 280,937,710,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,937,710,405.30/753,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,664.70

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