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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,567.20, 1,133,350.80 and 256,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,567.20, 1,133,350.80 and 256,931.20 is: 385,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,567.20 : 1,133,350.80 = 256,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,567.20/1,133,350.80 = 256,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,567.20x = 1,133,350.80 × 256,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,567.20x = 291,193,181,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,193,181,064.96/755,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,396.80

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