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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,558.24, 1,137,456.40 and 252,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,558.24, 1,137,456.40 and 252,940.24 is: 379,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,558.24 : 1,137,456.40 = 252,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,558.24/1,137,456.40 = 252,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,558.24x = 1,137,456.40 × 252,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,558.24x = 287,708,494,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,708,494,805.54/758,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,283.33

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