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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,945.58, 1,141,467.57 and 255,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,945.58, 1,141,467.57 and 255,486.14 is: 383,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,945.58 : 1,141,467.57 = 255,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,945.58/1,141,467.57 = 255,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,945.58x = 1,141,467.57 × 255,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,945.58x = 291,629,143,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,629,143,394.48/760,945.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,245.73

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