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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,579.66, 1,143,618.72 and 257,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,579.66, 1,143,618.72 and 257,004.39 is: 385,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,579.66 : 1,143,618.72 = 257,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,579.66/1,143,618.72 = 257,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,579.66x = 1,143,618.72 × 257,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,579.66x = 293,915,031,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,915,031,526.18/762,579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,422.07

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