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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,235.42, 1,142,108.05 and 248,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,235.42, 1,142,108.05 and 248,924.18 is: 373,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,235.42 : 1,142,108.05 = 248,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,235.42/1,142,108.05 = 248,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,235.42x = 1,142,108.05 × 248,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,235.42x = 284,298,312,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,298,312,050.61/761,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,469.63

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