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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,086.72, 1,139,748.48 and 254,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,086.72, 1,139,748.48 and 254,473.92 is: 381,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,086.72 : 1,139,748.48 = 254,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,086.72/1,139,748.48 = 254,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,086.72x = 1,139,748.48 × 254,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,086.72x = 290,036,263,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,036,263,519.64/760,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,583.12

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