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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,248.20, 1,132,602.45 and 249,715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,248.20, 1,132,602.45 and 249,715.86 is: 374,484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,248.20 : 1,132,602.45 = 249,715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,248.20/1,132,602.45 = 249,715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,248.20x = 1,132,602.45 × 249,715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,248.20x = 282,828,794,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,828,794,839.86/755,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,484.57

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