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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,278.15, 1,149,512.66 and 260,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,278.15, 1,149,512.66 and 260,800.29 is: 391,232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,278.15 : 1,149,512.66 = 260,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,278.15/1,149,512.66 = 260,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,278.15x = 1,149,512.66 × 260,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,278.15x = 299,793,233,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,793,233,782.67/766,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,232.91

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