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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,737.17, 1,138,182.36 and 246,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,737.17, 1,138,182.36 and 246,380.88 is: 369,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,737.17 : 1,138,182.36 = 246,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,737.17/1,138,182.36 = 246,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,737.17x = 1,138,182.36 × 246,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,737.17x = 280,426,371,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,426,371,457.28/758,737.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,596.20

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