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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,687.60, 1,151,531.40 and 268,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,687.60, 1,151,531.40 and 268,986.80 is: 403,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,687.60 : 1,151,531.40 = 268,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,687.60/1,151,531.40 = 268,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,687.60x = 1,151,531.40 × 268,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,687.60x = 309,746,746,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746,746,385.52/767,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,480.20

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