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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,996.60, 1,142,194.78 and 256,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,996.60, 1,142,194.78 and 256,382.04 is: 384,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,996.60 : 1,142,194.78 = 256,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,996.60/1,142,194.78 = 256,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,996.60x = 1,142,194.78 × 256,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,996.60x = 292,838,227,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,838,227,773.75/761,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,303.85

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