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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,999.14, 1,136,618.37 and 252,382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,999.14, 1,136,618.37 and 252,382.02 is: 378,446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,999.14 : 1,136,618.37 = 252,382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,999.14/1,136,618.37 = 252,382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,999.14x = 1,136,618.37 × 252,382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,999.14x = 286,862,040,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,862,040,189.71/757,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,446.39

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