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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,162.02, 1,131,002.82 and 248,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,162.02, 1,131,002.82 and 248,628.74 is: 372,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,162.02 : 1,131,002.82 = 248,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,162.02/1,131,002.82 = 248,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,162.02x = 1,131,002.82 × 248,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,162.02x = 281,199,806,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,199,806,073.05/754,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,863.92

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