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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,726.42, 1,138,166.24 and 246,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,726.42, 1,138,166.24 and 246,370.14 is: 369,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,726.42 : 1,138,166.24 = 246,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,726.42/1,138,166.24 = 246,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,726.42x = 1,138,166.24 × 246,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,726.42x = 280,410,168,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,410,168,969.39/758,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,580.08

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