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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,518.11, 1,133,004.96 and 249,985.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,518.11, 1,133,004.96 and 249,985.77 is: 374,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,518.11 : 1,133,004.96 = 249,985.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,518.11/1,133,004.96 = 249,985.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,518.11x = 1,133,004.96 × 249,985.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,518.11x = 283,235,117,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,235,117,339.42/755,518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,888.59

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