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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,275.23, 1,132,642.92 and 249,742.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,275.23, 1,132,642.92 and 249,742.89 is: 374,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,275.23 : 1,132,642.92 = 249,742.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,275.23/1,132,642.92 = 249,742.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,275.23x = 1,132,642.92 × 249,742.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,275.23x = 282,869,516,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,869,516,178.84/755,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,525.08

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