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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,438.16, 1,125,773.87 and 251,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,438.16, 1,125,773.87 and 251,918.80 is: 377,917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,438.16 : 1,125,773.87 = 251,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,438.16/1,125,773.87 = 251,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,438.16x = 1,125,773.87 × 251,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,438.16x = 283,603,602,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,603,602,401.76/750,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,917.35

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