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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,571.24, 1,151,348.76 and 262,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,571.24, 1,151,348.76 and 262,126.44 is: 393,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,571.24 : 1,151,348.76 = 262,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,571.24/1,151,348.76 = 262,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,571.24x = 1,151,348.76 × 262,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,571.24x = 301,798,951,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,798,951,657.21/767,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,186.89

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