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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,884.87, 1,130,967.38 and 248,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,884.87, 1,130,967.38 and 248,481.32 is: 372,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,884.87 : 1,130,967.38 = 248,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,884.87/1,130,967.38 = 248,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,884.87x = 1,130,967.38 × 248,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,884.87x = 281,024,260,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,024,260,562.10/753,884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,768.14

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