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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,524.48, 1,150,589.76 and 268,616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,524.48, 1,150,589.76 and 268,616.32 is: 402,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,524.48 : 1,150,589.76 = 268,616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,524.48/1,150,589.76 = 268,616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,524.48x = 1,150,589.76 × 268,616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,524.48x = 309,067,187,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,067,187,160.88/767,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,680.56

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