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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,569.88, 1,125,971.45 and 252,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,569.88, 1,125,971.45 and 252,050.52 is: 378,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,569.88 : 1,125,971.45 = 252,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,569.88/1,125,971.45 = 252,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,569.88x = 1,125,971.45 × 252,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,569.88x = 283,801,684,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,801,684,477.92/750,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,114.94

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