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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,027, 1,132,715.70 and 256,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,027, 1,132,715.70 and 256,391.48 is: 384,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,027 : 1,132,715.70 = 256,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,027/1,132,715.70 = 256,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,027x = 1,132,715.70 × 256,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,027x = 290,418,654,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,418,654,742.24/755,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,646.71

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