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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,277.15, 1,149,511.15 and 260,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,277.15, 1,149,511.15 and 260,799.28 is: 391,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,277.15 : 1,149,511.15 = 260,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,277.15/1,149,511.15 = 260,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,277.15x = 1,149,511.15 × 260,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,277.15x = 299,791,682,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,791,682,493.75/766,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,231.40

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