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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,433.50, 1,125,766.92 and 251,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,433.50, 1,125,766.92 and 251,914.14 is: 377,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,433.50 : 1,125,766.92 = 251,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,433.50/1,125,766.92 = 251,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,433.50x = 1,125,766.92 × 251,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,433.50x = 283,596,605,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,596,605,492.25/750,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,910.38

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