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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,412.56, 1,152,602.68 and 256,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,412.56, 1,152,602.68 and 256,114.80 is: 384,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,412.56 : 1,152,602.68 = 256,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,412.56/1,152,602.68 = 256,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,412.56x = 1,152,602.68 × 256,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,412.56x = 295,198,604,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,198,604,867.66/768,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,166.81

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