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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,237.64, 1,131,391.30 and 248,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,237.64, 1,131,391.30 and 248,842.76 is: 373,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,237.64 : 1,131,391.30 = 248,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,237.64/1,131,391.30 = 248,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,237.64x = 1,131,391.30 × 248,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,237.64x = 281,538,533,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,538,533,731.99/754,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,275.63

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