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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,252.51, 1,132,608.93 and 249,720.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,252.51, 1,132,608.93 and 249,720.17 is: 374,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,252.51 : 1,132,608.93 = 249,720.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,252.51/1,132,608.93 = 249,720.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,252.51x = 1,132,608.93 × 249,720.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,252.51x = 282,835,287,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,835,287,943.62/755,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,491.03

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