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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,887.60, 1,130,971.50 and 248,484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,887.60, 1,130,971.50 and 248,484.05 is: 372,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,887.60 : 1,130,971.50 = 248,484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,887.60/1,130,971.50 = 248,484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,887.60x = 1,130,971.50 × 248,484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,887.60x = 281,028,378,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,028,378,754.58/753,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,772.25

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