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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,197.38, 1,136,915.77 and 252,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,197.38, 1,136,915.77 and 252,580.60 is: 378,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,197.38 : 1,136,915.77 = 252,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,197.38/1,136,915.77 = 252,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,197.38x = 1,136,915.77 × 252,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,197.38x = 287,162,867,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,162,867,336.06/758,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,744.21

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