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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,273.49, 1,143,582.74 and 256,820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,273.49, 1,143,582.74 and 256,820.73 is: 385,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,273.49 : 1,143,582.74 = 256,820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,273.49/1,143,582.74 = 256,820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,273.49x = 1,143,582.74 × 256,820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,273.49x = 293,695,754,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,695,754,102.20/762,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,289.21

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