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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,359.20, 1,133,038.80 and 256,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,359.20, 1,133,038.80 and 256,723.20 is: 385,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,359.20 : 1,133,038.80 = 256,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,359.20/1,133,038.80 = 256,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,359.20x = 1,133,038.80 × 256,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,359.20x = 290,877,346,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,877,346,460.16/755,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,084.80

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