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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,526.62, 1,133,017.74 and 249,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,526.62, 1,133,017.74 and 249,994.28 is: 374,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,526.62 : 1,133,017.74 = 249,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,526.62/1,133,017.74 = 249,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,526.62x = 1,133,017.74 × 249,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,526.62x = 283,247,954,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,247,954,138.53/755,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,901.36

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