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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,293.23, 1,131,579.02 and 248,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,293.23, 1,131,579.02 and 248,889.14 is: 373,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,293.23 : 1,131,579.02 = 248,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,293.23/1,131,579.02 = 248,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,293.23x = 1,131,579.02 × 248,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,293.23x = 281,637,729,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,637,729,129.84/754,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,379.63

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