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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,526.21, 1,131,901.83 and 249,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,526.21, 1,131,901.83 and 249,140.57 is: 373,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,526.21 : 1,131,901.83 = 249,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,526.21/1,131,901.83 = 249,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,526.21x = 1,131,901.83 × 249,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,526.21x = 282,002,667,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,002,667,110.24/754,526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,748.01

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