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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,918.26, 1,130,861.84 and 248,509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,918.26, 1,130,861.84 and 248,509.58 is: 372,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,918.26 : 1,130,861.84 = 248,509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,918.26/1,130,861.84 = 248,509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,918.26x = 1,130,861.84 × 248,509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,918.26x = 281,029,993,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,029,993,999.57/753,918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,759.24

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