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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,228.96, 1,141,861.96 and 255,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,228.96, 1,141,861.96 and 255,797.26 is: 383,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,228.96 : 1,141,861.96 = 255,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,228.96/1,141,861.96 = 255,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,228.96x = 1,141,861.96 × 255,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,228.96x = 292,085,158,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,085,158,131.32/761,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,702.11

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