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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,336.38, 1,140,757.92 and 254,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,336.38, 1,140,757.92 and 254,947.32 is: 382,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,336.38 : 1,140,757.92 = 254,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,336.38/1,140,757.92 = 254,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,336.38x = 1,140,757.92 × 254,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,336.38x = 290,833,174,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,833,174,472.77/760,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,505.93

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