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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,525.20, 1,151,287.80 and 268,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,525.20, 1,151,287.80 and 268,889.20 is: 403,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,525.20 : 1,151,287.80 = 268,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,525.20/1,151,287.80 = 268,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,525.20x = 1,151,287.80 × 268,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,525.20x = 309,568,855,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,568,855,511.76/767,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,333.80

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