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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,742.20, 1,147,113.30 and 266,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,742.20, 1,147,113.30 and 266,106.20 is: 399,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,742.20 : 1,147,113.30 = 266,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,742.20/1,147,113.30 = 266,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,742.20x = 1,147,113.30 × 266,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,742.20x = 305,253,961,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,253,961,232.46/764,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,159.30

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