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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,032.64, 1,132,557.92 and 256,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,032.64, 1,132,557.92 and 256,435.52 is: 384,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,032.64 : 1,132,557.92 = 256,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,032.64/1,132,557.92 = 256,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,032.64x = 1,132,557.92 × 256,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,032.64x = 290,428,079,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,428,079,145.32/755,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,656.32

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