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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,167.90, 1,146,181.56 and 258,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,167.90, 1,146,181.56 and 258,671.10 is: 387,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,167.90 : 1,146,181.56 = 258,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,167.90/1,146,181.56 = 258,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,167.90x = 1,146,181.56 × 258,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,167.90x = 296,484,039,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,484,039,194.01/764,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,982.85

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