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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,365.60, 1,133,048.40 and 256,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,365.60, 1,133,048.40 and 256,729.60 is: 385,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,365.60 : 1,133,048.40 = 256,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,365.60/1,133,048.40 = 256,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,365.60x = 1,133,048.40 × 256,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,365.60x = 290,887,062,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,887,062,512.64/755,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,094.40

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