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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,235.78, 1,142,108.59 and 248,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,235.78, 1,142,108.59 and 248,924.54 is: 373,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,235.78 : 1,142,108.59 = 248,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,235.78/1,142,108.59 = 248,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,235.78x = 1,142,108.59 × 248,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,235.78x = 284,298,855,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,298,855,395.80/761,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,470.17

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