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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,958.50, 1,149,462.63 and 267,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,958.50, 1,149,462.63 and 267,322.50 is: 401,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,958.50 : 1,149,462.63 = 267,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,958.50/1,149,462.63 = 267,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,958.50x = 1,149,462.63 × 267,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,958.50x = 307,277,223,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,277,223,908.18/765,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,166.94

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