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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,421.44, 1,134,766.72 and 251,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,421.44, 1,134,766.72 and 251,012.64 is: 376,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,421.44 : 1,134,766.72 = 251,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,421.44/1,134,766.72 = 251,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,421.44x = 1,134,766.72 × 251,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,421.44x = 284,840,790,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,840,790,171.34/756,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,563.61

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