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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,215.59, 1,135,577.75 and 251,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,215.59, 1,135,577.75 and 251,640.72 is: 377,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,215.59 : 1,135,577.75 = 251,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,215.59/1,135,577.75 = 251,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,215.59x = 1,135,577.75 × 251,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,215.59x = 285,757,601,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757,601,367.78/757,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,379.45

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