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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,496.04, 1,131,504 and 248,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,496.04, 1,131,504 and 248,962.80 is: 373,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,496.04 : 1,131,504 = 248,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,496.04/1,131,504 = 248,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,496.04x = 1,131,504 × 248,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,496.04x = 281,702,404,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,702,404,051.20/754,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,364.99

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