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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,526.44, 1,142,991.54 and 256,912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,526.44, 1,142,991.54 and 256,912.71 is: 385,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,526.44 : 1,142,991.54 = 256,912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,526.44/1,142,991.54 = 256,912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,526.44x = 1,142,991.54 × 256,912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,526.44x = 293,649,054,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,649,054,048.47/762,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,100.16

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