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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,962.56, 1,149,468.66 and 267,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,962.56, 1,149,468.66 and 267,326.56 is: 401,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,962.56 : 1,149,468.66 = 267,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,962.56/1,149,468.66 = 267,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,962.56x = 1,149,468.66 × 267,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,962.56x = 307,283,502,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,283,502,705.61/765,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,173.01

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