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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,577.92, 1,127,353.89 and 252,941.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,577.92, 1,127,353.89 and 252,941.92 is: 379,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,577.92 : 1,127,353.89 = 252,941.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,577.92/1,127,353.89 = 252,941.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,577.92x = 1,127,353.89 × 252,941.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,577.92x = 285,155,053,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,155,053,689.15/751,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,408.50

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