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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,996.47, 1,142,194.60 and 256,381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,996.47, 1,142,194.60 and 256,381.91 is: 384,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,996.47 : 1,142,194.60 = 256,381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,996.47/1,142,194.60 = 256,381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,996.47x = 1,142,194.60 × 256,381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,996.47x = 292,838,037,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,838,037,015.12/761,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,303.67

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