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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,746.49, 1,152,732.61 and 256,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,746.49, 1,152,732.61 and 256,230.12 is: 384,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,746.49 : 1,152,732.61 = 256,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,746.49/1,152,732.61 = 256,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,746.49x = 1,152,732.61 × 256,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,746.49x = 295,364,814,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,364,814,988.21/768,746.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,216.15

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