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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,468.24, 1,133,202.36 and 256,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,468.24, 1,133,202.36 and 256,832.24 is: 385,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,468.24 : 1,133,202.36 = 256,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,468.24/1,133,202.36 = 256,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,468.24x = 1,133,202.36 × 256,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,468.24x = 291,042,900,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,042,900,492.09/755,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,248.36

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