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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,871.68, 1,132,378.80 and 249,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,871.68, 1,132,378.80 and 249,436 is: 374,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,871.68 : 1,132,378.80 = 249,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,871.68/1,132,378.80 = 249,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,871.68x = 1,132,378.80 × 249,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,871.68x = 282,456,038,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,456,038,356.80/754,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,177.55

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