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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,095.80, 1,140,846.66 and 255,532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,095.80, 1,140,846.66 and 255,532.68 is: 383,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,095.80 : 1,140,846.66 = 255,532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,095.80/1,140,846.66 = 255,532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,095.80x = 1,140,846.66 × 255,532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,095.80x = 291,523,604,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,523,604,498.85/761,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,031.42

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