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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,006.96, 1,129,664.04 and 254,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,006.96, 1,129,664.04 and 254,359.92 is: 381,591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,006.96 : 1,129,664.04 = 254,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,006.96/1,129,664.04 = 254,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,006.96x = 1,129,664.04 × 254,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,006.96x = 287,341,254,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,341,254,841.28/753,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,591.76

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