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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,117.02, 1,136,795.25 and 252,500.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,117.02, 1,136,795.25 and 252,500.26 is: 378,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,117.02 : 1,136,795.25 = 252,500.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,117.02/1,136,795.25 = 252,500.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,117.02x = 1,136,795.25 × 252,500.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,117.02x = 287,041,096,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,041,096,191.77/758,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,623.73

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