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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,942.73, 1,147,555.99 and 252,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,942.73, 1,147,555.99 and 252,643.34 is: 379,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,942.73 : 1,147,555.99 = 252,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,942.73/1,147,555.99 = 252,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,942.73x = 1,147,555.99 × 252,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,942.73x = 289,922,378,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,922,378,150.61/764,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,011.87

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