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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,623.20, 1,151,434.80 and 268,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,623.20, 1,151,434.80 and 268,987.20 is: 403,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,623.20 : 1,151,434.80 = 268,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,623.20/1,151,434.80 = 268,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,623.20x = 1,151,434.80 × 268,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,623.20x = 309,721,222,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,721,222,834.56/767,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,480.80

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