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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,480.80, 1,133,221.12 and 256,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,480.80, 1,133,221.12 and 256,844.80 is: 385,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,480.80 : 1,133,221.12 = 256,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,480.80/1,133,221.12 = 256,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,480.80x = 1,133,221.12 × 256,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,480.80x = 291,061,951,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,061,951,922.18/755,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,267.17

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