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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,549.92, 1,131,584.64 and 249,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,549.92, 1,131,584.64 and 249,016.80 is: 373,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,549.92 : 1,131,584.64 = 249,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,549.92/1,131,584.64 = 249,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,549.92x = 1,131,584.64 × 249,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,549.92x = 281,783,585,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,783,585,981.95/754,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,445.92

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