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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,274.40, 1,149,507.02 and 260,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,274.40, 1,149,507.02 and 260,796.53 is: 391,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,274.40 : 1,149,507.02 = 260,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,274.40/1,149,507.02 = 260,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,274.40x = 1,149,507.02 × 260,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,274.40x = 299,787,445,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,787,445,552.40/766,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,227.28

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