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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,557.90, 1,146,800.40 and 259,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,557.90, 1,146,800.40 and 259,069.30 is: 388,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,557.90 : 1,146,800.40 = 259,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,557.90/1,146,800.40 = 259,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,557.90x = 1,146,800.40 × 259,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,557.90x = 297,100,776,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,100,776,867.72/764,557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,591.60

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