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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,202.96, 1,141,822.92 and 255,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,202.96, 1,141,822.92 and 255,771.18 is: 383,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,202.96 : 1,141,822.92 = 255,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,202.96/1,141,822.92 = 255,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,202.96x = 1,141,822.92 × 255,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,202.96x = 292,045,395,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,045,395,599.45/761,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,662.98

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