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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,421.11, 1,148,142.60 and 266,785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,421.11, 1,148,142.60 and 266,785.11 is: 400,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,421.11 : 1,148,142.60 = 266,785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,421.11/1,148,142.60 = 266,785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,421.11x = 1,148,142.60 × 266,785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,421.11x = 306,307,349,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,307,349,836.69/765,421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,181.48

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