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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,005.48, 1,130,768.24 and 248,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,005.48, 1,130,768.24 and 248,472.15 is: 372,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,005.48 : 1,130,768.24 = 248,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,005.48/1,130,768.24 = 248,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,005.48x = 1,130,768.24 × 248,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,005.48x = 280,964,414,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,964,414,502.16/754,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,629.14

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