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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,356.38, 1,146,995.37 and 266,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,356.38, 1,146,995.37 and 266,070.30 is: 399,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,356.38 : 1,146,995.37 = 266,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,356.38/1,146,995.37 = 266,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,356.38x = 1,146,995.37 × 266,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,356.38x = 305,181,402,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,181,402,194.51/764,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,265.85

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