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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,191.64, 1,125,404.10 and 251,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,191.64, 1,125,404.10 and 251,439 is: 377,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,191.64 : 1,125,404.10 = 251,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,191.64/1,125,404.10 = 251,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,191.64x = 1,125,404.10 × 251,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,191.64x = 282,970,481,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,970,481,499.90/750,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,197.59

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