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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,490.54, 1,143,403.57 and 256,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,490.54, 1,143,403.57 and 256,957.26 is: 385,323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,490.54 : 1,143,403.57 = 256,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,490.54/1,143,403.57 = 256,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,490.54x = 1,143,403.57 × 256,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,490.54x = 293,805,848,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,805,848,421.42/762,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,323.93

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