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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,640.46, 1,132,071.84 and 249,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,640.46, 1,132,071.84 and 249,253.92 is: 373,917.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,640.46 : 1,132,071.84 = 249,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,640.46/1,132,071.84 = 249,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,640.46x = 1,132,071.84 × 249,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,640.46x = 282,173,343,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,173,343,841.61/754,640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,917.59

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