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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,524.94, 1,142,344.82 and 256,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,524.94, 1,142,344.82 and 256,087.37 is: 384,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,524.94 : 1,142,344.82 = 256,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,524.94/1,142,344.82 = 256,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,524.94x = 1,142,344.82 × 256,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,524.94x = 292,540,084,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,540,084,083.00/761,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,150.36

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