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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,799.32, 1,133,858.90 and 250,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,799.32, 1,133,858.90 and 250,331.68 is: 375,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,799.32 : 1,133,858.90 = 250,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,799.32/1,133,858.90 = 250,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,799.32x = 1,133,858.90 × 250,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,799.32x = 283,840,797,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,840,797,650.66/755,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,550.48

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