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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,415.44, 1,143,382.24 and 256,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,415.44, 1,143,382.24 and 256,858.60 is: 385,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,415.44 : 1,143,382.24 = 256,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,415.44/1,143,382.24 = 256,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,415.44x = 1,143,382.24 × 256,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,415.44x = 293,687,561,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,687,561,431.26/762,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,206.73

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