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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,150.89, 1,135,480.53 and 251,576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,150.89, 1,135,480.53 and 251,576.08 is: 377,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,150.89 : 1,135,480.53 = 251,576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,150.89/1,135,480.53 = 251,576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,150.89x = 1,135,480.53 × 251,576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,150.89x = 285,659,740,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,659,740,653.72/757,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,282.45

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