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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,186.95, 1,135,999.53 and 244,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,186.95, 1,135,999.53 and 244,841.16 is: 367,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,186.95 : 1,135,999.53 = 244,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,186.95/1,135,999.53 = 244,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,186.95x = 1,135,999.53 × 244,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,186.95x = 278,139,442,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,139,442,684.66/757,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,332.59

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