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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,310.18, 1,131,533.67 and 248,872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,310.18, 1,131,533.67 and 248,872.61 is: 373,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,310.18 : 1,131,533.67 = 248,872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,310.18/1,131,533.67 = 248,872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,310.18x = 1,131,533.67 × 248,872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,310.18x = 281,607,737,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,607,737,755.78/754,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,331.48

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