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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,214.54, 1,135,575.31 and 251,639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,214.54, 1,135,575.31 and 251,639.77 is: 377,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,214.54 : 1,135,575.31 = 251,639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,214.54/1,135,575.31 = 251,639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,214.54x = 1,135,575.31 × 251,639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,214.54x = 285,755,902,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,755,902,890.00/757,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,377.73

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