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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,139.60, 1,132,709.40 and 256,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,139.60, 1,132,709.40 and 256,503.60 is: 384,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,139.60 : 1,132,709.40 = 256,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,139.60/1,132,709.40 = 256,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,139.60x = 1,132,709.40 × 256,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,139.60x = 290,544,038,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,544,038,853.84/755,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,755.40

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