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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,305.60, 1,132,958.40 and 256,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,305.60, 1,132,958.40 and 256,669.60 is: 385,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,305.60 : 1,132,958.40 = 256,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,305.60/1,132,958.40 = 256,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,305.60x = 1,132,958.40 × 256,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,305.60x = 290,795,979,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,795,979,344.64/755,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,004.40

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