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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,571.31, 1,125,973.61 and 252,051.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,571.31, 1,125,973.61 and 252,051.95 is: 378,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,571.31 : 1,125,973.61 = 252,051.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,571.31/1,125,973.61 = 252,051.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,571.31x = 1,125,973.61 × 252,051.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,571.31x = 283,803,846,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,803,846,548.91/750,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,117.10

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