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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,224.03, 1,141,854.58 and 255,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,224.03, 1,141,854.58 and 255,792.34 is: 383,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,224.03 : 1,141,854.58 = 255,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,224.03/1,141,854.58 = 255,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,224.03x = 1,141,854.58 × 255,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,224.03x = 292,077,650,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,077,650,282.04/761,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,694.73

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