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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,171.60, 1,129,757.40 and 254,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,171.60, 1,129,757.40 and 254,528.40 is: 381,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,171.60 : 1,129,757.40 = 254,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,171.60/1,129,757.40 = 254,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,171.60x = 1,129,757.40 × 254,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,171.60x = 287,555,343,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,555,343,410.16/753,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,792.60

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