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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,526.22, 1,150,013.70 and 226,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,526.22, 1,150,013.70 and 226,796.76 is: 340,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,526.22 : 1,150,013.70 = 226,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,526.22/1,150,013.70 = 226,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,526.22x = 1,150,013.70 × 226,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,526.22x = 260,819,381,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,819,381,115.61/766,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,261.53

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