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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,720.77, 1,148,753.98 and 253,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,720.77, 1,148,753.98 and 253,384.59 is: 380,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,720.77 : 1,148,753.98 = 253,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,720.77/1,148,753.98 = 253,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,720.77x = 1,148,753.98 × 253,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,720.77x = 291,076,555,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,076,555,599.71/765,720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,134.08

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