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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,660, 1,134,873.36 and 251,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,660, 1,134,873.36 and 251,440.32 is: 377,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,660 : 1,134,873.36 = 251,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,660/1,134,873.36 = 251,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,660x = 1,134,873.36 × 251,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,660x = 285,352,920,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,352,920,797.88/756,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,121.72

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