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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,157.64, 1,130,996.04 and 248,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,157.64, 1,130,996.04 and 248,624.40 is: 372,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,157.64 : 1,130,996.04 = 248,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,157.64/1,130,996.04 = 248,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,157.64x = 1,130,996.04 × 248,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,157.64x = 281,193,211,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,193,211,847.38/754,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,857.34

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