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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,569.32, 1,125,970.62 and 252,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,569.32, 1,125,970.62 and 252,049.96 is: 378,114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,569.32 : 1,125,970.62 = 252,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,569.32/1,125,970.62 = 252,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,569.32x = 1,125,970.62 × 252,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,569.32x = 283,800,849,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,800,849,732.18/750,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,114.11

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