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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,247.70, 1,132,601.70 and 249,715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,247.70, 1,132,601.70 and 249,715.36 is: 374,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,247.70 : 1,132,601.70 = 249,715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,247.70/1,132,601.70 = 249,715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,247.70x = 1,132,601.70 × 249,715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,247.70x = 282,828,041,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,828,041,252.11/755,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,483.82

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