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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,993.91, 1,142,190.76 and 256,379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,993.91, 1,142,190.76 and 256,379.37 is: 384,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,993.91 : 1,142,190.76 = 256,379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,993.91/1,142,190.76 = 256,379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,993.91x = 1,142,190.76 × 256,379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,993.91x = 292,834,147,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,834,147,468.62/761,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,299.85

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