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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,673.38, 1,148,615.15 and 260,098.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,673.38, 1,148,615.15 and 260,098.65 is: 390,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,673.38 : 1,148,615.15 = 260,098.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,673.38/1,148,615.15 = 260,098.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,673.38x = 1,148,615.15 × 260,098.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,673.38x = 298,753,248,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,753,248,584.05/765,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,183.67

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