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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,159.10, 1,135,492.94 and 251,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,159.10, 1,135,492.94 and 251,584.32 is: 377,294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,159.10 : 1,135,492.94 = 251,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,159.10/1,135,492.94 = 251,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,159.10x = 1,135,492.94 × 251,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,159.10x = 285,672,219,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,672,219,174.70/757,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,294.84

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