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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,427.40, 1,145,141.10 and 264,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,427.40, 1,145,141.10 and 264,791.40 is: 397,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,427.40 : 1,145,141.10 = 264,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,427.40/1,145,141.10 = 264,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,427.40x = 1,145,141.10 × 264,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,427.40x = 303,223,515,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,223,515,066.54/763,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,187.10

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