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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,276.65, 1,149,510.40 and 260,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,276.65, 1,149,510.40 and 260,798.78 is: 391,230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,276.65 : 1,149,510.40 = 260,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,276.65/1,149,510.40 = 260,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,276.65x = 1,149,510.40 × 260,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,276.65x = 299,790,912,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,790,912,139.09/766,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,230.65

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