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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,702.12, 1,152,934.99 and 256,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,702.12, 1,152,934.99 and 256,376.27 is: 384,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,702.12 : 1,152,934.99 = 256,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,702.12/1,152,934.99 = 256,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,702.12x = 1,152,934.99 × 256,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,702.12x = 295,585,165,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,585,165,883.07/768,702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,524.98

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