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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,143.30, 1,139,946.15 and 261,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,143.30, 1,139,946.15 and 261,391.30 is: 391,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,143.30 : 1,139,946.15 = 261,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,143.30/1,139,946.15 = 261,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,143.30x = 1,139,946.15 × 261,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,143.30x = 297,972,006,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,972,006,078.50/760,143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,994.52

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