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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,095.74, 1,141,706.97 and 255,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,095.74, 1,141,706.97 and 255,632.70 is: 383,470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,095.74 : 1,141,706.97 = 255,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,095.74/1,141,706.97 = 255,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,095.74x = 1,141,706.97 × 255,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,095.74x = 291,857,635,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,857,635,349.92/761,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,470.33

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