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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,697.60, 1,142,594.64 and 256,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,697.60, 1,142,594.64 and 256,218.72 is: 384,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,697.60 : 1,142,594.64 = 256,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,697.60/1,142,594.64 = 256,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,697.60x = 1,142,594.64 × 256,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,697.60x = 292,754,136,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,754,136,139.66/761,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,344.31

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