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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,315.53, 1,131,508.73 and 248,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,315.53, 1,131,508.73 and 248,920.68 is: 373,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,315.53 : 1,131,508.73 = 248,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,315.53/1,131,508.73 = 248,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,315.53x = 1,131,508.73 × 248,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,315.53x = 281,655,922,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,655,922,497.54/754,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,392.71

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