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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,962.52, 1,149,468.62 and 267,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,962.52, 1,149,468.62 and 267,326.52 is: 401,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,962.52 : 1,149,468.62 = 267,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,962.52/1,149,468.62 = 267,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,962.52x = 1,149,468.62 × 267,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,962.52x = 307,283,446,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,283,446,033.80/765,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,172.95

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