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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,442.86, 1,141,360.56 and 255,524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,442.86, 1,141,360.56 and 255,524.15 is: 383,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,442.86 : 1,141,360.56 = 255,524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,442.86/1,141,360.56 = 255,524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,442.86x = 1,141,360.56 × 255,524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,442.86x = 291,645,181,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,645,181,230.72/761,442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,016.51

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