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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,380.60, 1,137,189.66 and 252,764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,380.60, 1,137,189.66 and 252,764.29 is: 379,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,380.60 : 1,137,189.66 = 252,764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,380.60/1,137,189.66 = 252,764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,380.60x = 1,137,189.66 × 252,764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,380.60x = 287,440,937,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,440,937,005.24/758,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,019.37

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