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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,267.24, 1,137,321.27 and 252,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,267.24, 1,137,321.27 and 252,773.78 is: 379,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,267.24 : 1,137,321.27 = 252,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,267.24/1,137,321.27 = 252,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,267.24x = 1,137,321.27 × 252,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,267.24x = 287,484,990,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,484,990,805.69/758,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,134.13

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