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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,732.13, 1,136,606.83 and 259,135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,732.13, 1,136,606.83 and 259,135.01 is: 388,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,732.13 : 1,136,606.83 = 259,135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,732.13/1,136,606.83 = 259,135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,732.13x = 1,136,606.83 × 259,135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,732.13x = 294,534,616,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,534,616,575.08/757,732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,705.46

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