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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,568.50, 1,125,969.39 and 252,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,568.50, 1,125,969.39 and 252,049.14 is: 378,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,568.50 : 1,125,969.39 = 252,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,568.50/1,125,969.39 = 252,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,568.50x = 1,125,969.39 × 252,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,568.50x = 283,799,616,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,799,616,415.83/750,568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,112.88

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