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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,997.44, 1,135,752 and 259,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,997.44, 1,135,752 and 259,089.28 is: 388,208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,997.44 : 1,135,752 = 259,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,997.44/1,135,752 = 259,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,997.44x = 1,135,752 × 259,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,997.44x = 294,261,167,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,261,167,938.56/757,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,208.66

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