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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,302.85, 1,132,954.62 and 249,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,302.85, 1,132,954.62 and 249,863.82 is: 374,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,302.85 : 1,132,954.62 = 249,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,302.85/1,132,954.62 = 249,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,302.85x = 1,132,954.62 × 249,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,302.85x = 283,084,369,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,084,369,239.85/755,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,795.85

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