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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,105.60, 1,134,158.40 and 257,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,105.60, 1,134,158.40 and 257,469.60 is: 386,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,105.60 : 1,134,158.40 = 257,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,105.60/1,134,158.40 = 257,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,105.60x = 1,134,158.40 × 257,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,105.60x = 292,011,309,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,011,309,584.64/756,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,204.40

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