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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,015.32, 1,138,136.04 and 253,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,015.32, 1,138,136.04 and 253,394.55 is: 379,962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,015.32 : 1,138,136.04 = 253,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,015.32/1,138,136.04 = 253,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,015.32x = 1,138,136.04 × 253,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,015.32x = 288,397,469,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,397,469,694.58/759,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,962.65

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