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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,473.18, 1,133,292.79 and 249,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,473.18, 1,133,292.79 and 249,849.98 is: 374,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,473.18 : 1,133,292.79 = 249,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,473.18/1,133,292.79 = 249,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,473.18x = 1,133,292.79 × 249,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,473.18x = 283,153,175,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,153,175,249.18/755,473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,802.42

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