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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,147.60, 1,129,721.40 and 254,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,147.60, 1,129,721.40 and 254,504.40 is: 381,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,147.60 : 1,129,721.40 = 254,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,147.60/1,129,721.40 = 254,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,147.60x = 1,129,721.40 × 254,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,147.60x = 287,519,067,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,519,067,074.16/753,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,756.60

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