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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,948.64, 1,144,184.82 and 264,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,948.64, 1,144,184.82 and 264,196 is: 396,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,948.64 : 1,144,184.82 = 264,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,948.64/1,144,184.82 = 264,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,948.64x = 1,144,184.82 × 264,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,948.64x = 302,289,052,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,289,052,704.72/762,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,211.54

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