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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,225.03, 1,141,856.08 and 255,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,225.03, 1,141,856.08 and 255,793.34 is: 383,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,225.03 : 1,141,856.08 = 255,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,225.03/1,141,856.08 = 255,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,225.03x = 1,141,856.08 × 255,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,225.03x = 292,079,180,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,079,180,502.51/761,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,696.24

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