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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,587.82, 1,125,998.40 and 252,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,587.82, 1,125,998.40 and 252,068.46 is: 378,141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,587.82 : 1,125,998.40 = 252,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,587.82/1,125,998.40 = 252,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,587.82x = 1,125,998.40 × 252,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,587.82x = 283,828,682,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,828,682,650.46/750,587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,141.87

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