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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,965.56, 1,149,473.16 and 267,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,965.56, 1,149,473.16 and 267,329.56 is: 401,177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,965.56 : 1,149,473.16 = 267,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,965.56/1,149,473.16 = 267,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,965.56x = 1,149,473.16 × 267,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,965.56x = 307,288,154,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,288,154,094.61/765,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,177.51

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