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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,326.96, 1,131,249.87 and 248,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,326.96, 1,131,249.87 and 248,770.32 is: 373,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,326.96 : 1,131,249.87 = 248,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,326.96/1,131,249.87 = 248,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,326.96x = 1,131,249.87 × 248,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,326.96x = 281,421,392,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,421,392,159.86/754,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,076.14

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