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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,160.58, 1,138,353.51 and 253,539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,160.58, 1,138,353.51 and 253,539.38 is: 380,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,160.58 : 1,138,353.51 = 253,539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,160.58/1,138,353.51 = 253,539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,160.58x = 1,138,353.51 × 253,539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,160.58x = 288,617,443,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,617,443,146.22/759,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,179.70

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