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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,316.40, 1,141,594.61 and 248,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,316.40, 1,141,594.61 and 248,914.79 is: 373,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,316.40 : 1,141,594.61 = 248,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,316.40/1,141,594.61 = 248,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,316.40x = 1,141,594.61 × 248,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,316.40x = 284,159,782,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,159,782,613.28/761,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,247.95

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