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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,195.72, 1,144,550.50 and 250,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,195.72, 1,144,550.50 and 250,741.88 is: 376,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,195.72 : 1,144,550.50 = 250,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,195.72/1,144,550.50 = 250,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,195.72x = 1,144,550.50 × 250,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,195.72x = 286,986,737,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,986,737,775.33/763,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,032.95

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