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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,635.70, 1,151,453.55 and 268,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,635.70, 1,151,453.55 and 268,999.70 is: 403,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,635.70 : 1,151,453.55 = 268,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,635.70/1,151,453.55 = 268,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,635.70x = 1,151,453.55 × 268,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,635.70x = 309,740,659,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,740,659,513.94/767,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,499.55

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