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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,480.53, 1,150,971.68 and 255,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,480.53, 1,150,971.68 and 255,008.04 is: 382,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,480.53 : 1,150,971.68 = 255,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,480.53/1,150,971.68 = 255,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,480.53x = 1,150,971.68 × 255,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,480.53x = 293,507,030,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,507,030,937.27/767,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,429.29

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