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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,981.46, 1,147,459.23 and 266,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,981.46, 1,147,459.23 and 266,332.50 is: 399,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,981.46 : 1,147,459.23 = 266,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,981.46/1,147,459.23 = 266,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,981.46x = 1,147,459.23 × 266,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,981.46x = 305,605,685,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,605,685,373.98/764,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,494.24

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