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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,084.54, 1,136,742.75 and 252,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,084.54, 1,136,742.75 and 252,468.25 is: 378,574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,084.54 : 1,136,742.75 = 252,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,084.54/1,136,742.75 = 252,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,084.54x = 1,136,742.75 × 252,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,084.54x = 286,991,449,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,991,449,950.83/758,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,574.47

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