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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,582.24, 1,151,365.26 and 262,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,582.24, 1,151,365.26 and 262,137.44 is: 393,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,582.24 : 1,151,365.26 = 262,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,582.24/1,151,365.26 = 262,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,582.24x = 1,151,365.26 × 262,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,582.24x = 301,815,941,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,815,941,761.33/767,582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,203.39

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