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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,705.58, 1,152,940.11 and 256,379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,705.58, 1,152,940.11 and 256,379.77 is: 384,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,705.58 : 1,152,940.11 = 256,379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,705.58/1,152,940.11 = 256,379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,705.58x = 1,152,940.11 × 256,379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,705.58x = 295,590,520,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,590,520,225.58/768,705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,530.21

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