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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,105.86, 1,128,162.63 and 253,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,105.86, 1,128,162.63 and 253,474.18 is: 380,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,105.86 : 1,128,162.63 = 253,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,105.86/1,128,162.63 = 253,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,105.86x = 1,128,162.63 × 253,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,105.86x = 285,960,097,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,960,097,545.89/752,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,212.56

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