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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,547.26, 1,133,048.70 and 250,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,547.26, 1,133,048.70 and 250,014.92 is: 374,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,547.26 : 1,133,048.70 = 250,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,547.26/1,133,048.70 = 250,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,547.26x = 1,133,048.70 × 250,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,547.26x = 283,279,074,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,279,074,421.36/755,547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,932.31

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