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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,196.38, 1,136,914.27 and 252,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,196.38, 1,136,914.27 and 252,579.60 is: 378,742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,196.38 : 1,136,914.27 = 252,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,196.38/1,136,914.27 = 252,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,196.38x = 1,136,914.27 × 252,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,196.38x = 287,161,350,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,161,350,919.44/758,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,742.71

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