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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,510.26, 1,140,730.77 and 255,032.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,510.26, 1,140,730.77 and 255,032.37 is: 382,536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,510.26 : 1,140,730.77 = 255,032.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,510.26/1,140,730.77 = 255,032.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,510.26x = 1,140,730.77 × 255,032.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,510.26x = 290,923,271,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,923,271,805.03/760,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,536.95

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