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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,546.62, 1,137,438.98 and 252,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,546.62, 1,137,438.98 and 252,928.60 is: 379,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,546.62 : 1,137,438.98 = 252,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,546.62/1,137,438.98 = 252,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,546.62x = 1,137,438.98 × 252,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,546.62x = 287,690,848,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,690,848,796.83/758,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,265.88

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