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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,438.66, 1,125,774.63 and 251,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,438.66, 1,125,774.63 and 251,919.30 is: 377,918.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,438.66 : 1,125,774.63 = 251,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,438.66/1,125,774.63 = 251,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,438.66x = 1,125,774.63 × 251,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,438.66x = 283,604,356,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,604,356,747.36/750,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,918.11

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