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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,140.60, 1,132,710.90 and 256,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,140.60, 1,132,710.90 and 256,504.60 is: 384,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,140.60 : 1,132,710.90 = 256,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,140.60/1,132,710.90 = 256,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,140.60x = 1,132,710.90 × 256,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,140.60x = 290,545,556,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,545,556,320.14/755,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,756.90

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