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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,227.04, 1,141,859.09 and 255,795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,227.04, 1,141,859.09 and 255,795.33 is: 383,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,227.04 : 1,141,859.09 = 255,795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,227.04/1,141,859.09 = 255,795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,227.04x = 1,141,859.09 × 255,795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,227.04x = 292,082,221,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,082,221,461.07/761,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,699.22

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