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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,947.20, 1,129,420.80 and 254,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,947.20, 1,129,420.80 and 254,311.20 is: 381,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,947.20 : 1,129,420.80 = 254,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,947.20/1,129,420.80 = 254,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,947.20x = 1,129,420.80 × 254,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,947.20x = 287,224,358,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,224,358,952.96/752,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,466.80

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