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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,704.10, 1,133,556.15 and 257,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,704.10, 1,133,556.15 and 257,068.10 is: 385,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,704.10 : 1,133,556.15 = 257,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,704.10/1,133,556.15 = 257,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,704.10x = 1,133,556.15 × 257,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,704.10x = 291,401,125,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,401,125,723.82/755,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,602.15

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