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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,001.60, 1,146,280.80 and 667,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,001.60, 1,146,280.80 and 667,246.40 is: 998,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,001.60 : 1,146,280.80 = 667,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,001.60/1,146,280.80 = 667,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,001.60x = 1,146,280.80 × 667,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,001.60x = 764,851,737,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,851,737,189.12/766,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,498.88

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