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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,812.32, 1,133,878.40 and 250,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,812.32, 1,133,878.40 and 250,344.68 is: 375,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,812.32 : 1,133,878.40 = 250,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,812.32/1,133,878.40 = 250,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,812.32x = 1,133,878.40 × 250,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,812.32x = 283,860,419,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,860,419,224.59/755,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,569.98

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