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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,237.78, 1,142,111.59 and 248,926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,237.78, 1,142,111.59 and 248,926.54 is: 373,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,237.78 : 1,142,111.59 = 248,926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,237.78/1,142,111.59 = 248,926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,237.78x = 1,142,111.59 × 248,926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,237.78x = 284,301,886,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,301,886,392.60/761,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,473.17

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