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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,750, 1,143,326.64 and 257,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,750, 1,143,326.64 and 257,136.24 is: 385,435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,750 : 1,143,326.64 = 257,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,750/1,143,326.64 = 257,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,750x = 1,143,326.64 × 257,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,750x = 293,990,713,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,990,713,301.43/762,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,435.22

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