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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,096.80, 1,140,848.16 and 255,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,096.80, 1,140,848.16 and 255,533.68 is: 383,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,096.80 : 1,140,848.16 = 255,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,096.80/1,140,848.16 = 255,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,096.80x = 1,140,848.16 × 255,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,096.80x = 291,525,128,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,525,128,646.03/761,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,032.92

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