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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,309.68, 1,131,532.92 and 248,872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,309.68, 1,131,532.92 and 248,872.11 is: 373,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,309.68 : 1,131,532.92 = 248,872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,309.68/1,131,532.92 = 248,872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,309.68x = 1,131,532.92 × 248,872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,309.68x = 281,606,985,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,606,985,334.86/754,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,330.73

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