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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,749.70, 1,147,124.55 and 266,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,749.70, 1,147,124.55 and 266,113.70 is: 399,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,749.70 : 1,147,124.55 = 266,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,749.70/1,147,124.55 = 266,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,749.70x = 1,147,124.55 × 266,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,749.70x = 305,265,558,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,265,558,361.34/764,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,170.55

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