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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,573.13, 1,137,939.75 and 252,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,573.13, 1,137,939.75 and 252,957.90 is: 379,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,573.13 : 1,137,939.75 = 252,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,573.13/1,137,939.75 = 252,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,573.13x = 1,137,939.75 × 252,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,573.13x = 287,850,849,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,850,849,486.53/758,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,463.55

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