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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,130, 1,150,913.70 and 261,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,130, 1,150,913.70 and 261,803.40 is: 392,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,130 : 1,150,913.70 = 261,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,130/1,150,913.70 = 261,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,130x = 1,150,913.70 × 261,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,130x = 301,313,119,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,313,119,766.58/767,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,779.74

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