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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,447.37, 1,141,367.31 and 255,528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,447.37, 1,141,367.31 and 255,528.66 is: 383,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,447.37 : 1,141,367.31 = 255,528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,447.37/1,141,367.31 = 255,528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,447.37x = 1,141,367.31 × 255,528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,447.37x = 291,652,059,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,652,059,292.11/761,447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,023.27

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