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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,633.88, 1,137,700.69 and 253,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,633.88, 1,137,700.69 and 253,055.54 is: 379,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,633.88 : 1,137,700.69 = 253,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,633.88/1,137,700.69 = 253,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,633.88x = 1,137,700.69 × 253,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,633.88x = 287,901,464,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,901,464,677.94/758,633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,499.88

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