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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,345.83, 1,145,055.57 and 250,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,345.83, 1,145,055.57 and 250,999.63 is: 376,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,345.83 : 1,145,055.57 = 250,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,345.83/1,145,055.57 = 250,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,345.83x = 1,145,055.57 × 250,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,345.83x = 287,408,518,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,408,518,674.16/763,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,511.55

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