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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,930.70, 1,148,902.30 and 260,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,930.70, 1,148,902.30 and 260,606.52 is: 390,911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,930.70 : 1,148,902.30 = 260,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,930.70/1,148,902.30 = 260,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,930.70x = 1,148,902.30 × 260,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,930.70x = 299,411,430,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,411,430,223.00/765,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,911.91

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