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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,087.60, 1,129,631.40 and 254,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,087.60, 1,129,631.40 and 254,444.40 is: 381,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,087.60 : 1,129,631.40 = 254,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,087.60/1,129,631.40 = 254,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,087.60x = 1,129,631.40 × 254,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,087.60x = 287,428,383,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,428,383,794.16/753,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,666.60

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