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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,115.83, 1,141,432.02 and 248,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,115.83, 1,141,432.02 and 248,664.20 is: 372,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,115.83 : 1,141,432.02 = 248,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,115.83/1,141,432.02 = 248,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,115.83x = 1,141,432.02 × 248,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,115.83x = 283,833,274,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,833,274,400.52/761,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,917.32

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