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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,307.04, 1,141,979.04 and 255,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,307.04, 1,141,979.04 and 255,875.36 is: 383,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,307.04 : 1,141,979.04 = 255,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,307.04/1,141,979.04 = 255,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,307.04x = 1,141,979.04 × 255,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,307.04x = 292,204,297,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,204,297,972.45/761,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,819.25

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