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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,367.06, 1,128,546.81 and 266,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,367.06, 1,128,546.81 and 266,409.72 is: 399,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,367.06 : 1,128,546.81 = 266,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,367.06/1,128,546.81 = 266,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,367.06x = 1,128,546.81 × 266,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,367.06x = 300,655,839,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,655,839,658.99/752,367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,613.24

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