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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,013.60, 1,126,500.72 and 252,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,013.60, 1,126,500.72 and 252,377.44 is: 378,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,013.60 : 1,126,500.72 = 252,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,013.60/1,126,500.72 = 252,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,013.60x = 1,126,500.72 × 252,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,013.60x = 284,303,367,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,303,367,871.76/751,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,559.55

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