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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,664, 1,134,879.36 and 251,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,664, 1,134,879.36 and 251,444.32 is: 377,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,664 : 1,134,879.36 = 251,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,664/1,134,879.36 = 251,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,664x = 1,134,879.36 × 251,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,664x = 285,358,968,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,358,968,957.24/756,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,127.72

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