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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,004.48, 1,130,766.74 and 248,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,004.48, 1,130,766.74 and 248,471.15 is: 372,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,004.48 : 1,130,766.74 = 248,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,004.48/1,130,766.74 = 248,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,004.48x = 1,130,766.74 × 248,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,004.48x = 280,962,911,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,962,911,027.20/754,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,627.64

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