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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,545.03, 1,137,436.64 and 252,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,545.03, 1,137,436.64 and 252,927.03 is: 379,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,545.03 : 1,137,436.64 = 252,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,545.03/1,137,436.64 = 252,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,545.03x = 1,137,436.64 × 252,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,545.03x = 287,688,471,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,688,471,168.38/758,545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,263.54

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