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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,885.05, 1,130,967.65 and 248,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,885.05, 1,130,967.65 and 248,481.50 is: 372,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,885.05 : 1,130,967.65 = 248,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,885.05/1,130,967.65 = 248,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,885.05x = 1,130,967.65 × 248,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,885.05x = 281,024,537,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,024,537,330.97/753,885.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,768.42

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