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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,337.10, 1,133,005.65 and 256,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,337.10, 1,133,005.65 and 256,701.10 is: 385,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,337.10 : 1,133,005.65 = 256,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,337.10/1,133,005.65 = 256,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,337.10x = 1,133,005.65 × 256,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,337.10x = 290,843,796,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,843,796,661.22/755,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,051.65

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