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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,012.20, 1,141,517.66 and 262,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,012.20, 1,141,517.66 and 262,337 is: 393,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,012.20 : 1,141,517.66 = 262,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,012.20/1,141,517.66 = 262,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,012.20x = 1,141,517.66 × 262,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,012.20x = 299,462,318,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,462,318,371.42/761,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,505.28

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