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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,011.20, 1,141,516.16 and 262,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,011.20, 1,141,516.16 and 262,336 is: 393,503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,011.20 : 1,141,516.16 = 262,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,011.20/1,141,516.16 = 262,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,011.20x = 1,141,516.16 × 262,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,011.20x = 299,460,783,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,460,783,349.76/761,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,503.78

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