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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,013.20, 1,141,519.16 and 262,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,013.20, 1,141,519.16 and 262,338 is: 393,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,013.20 : 1,141,519.16 = 262,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,013.20/1,141,519.16 = 262,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,013.20x = 1,141,519.16 × 262,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,013.20x = 299,463,853,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,463,853,396.08/761,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,506.78

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