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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,715.76, 1,151,709.15 and 262,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,715.76, 1,151,709.15 and 262,158.28 is: 393,283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,715.76 : 1,151,709.15 = 262,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,715.76/1,151,709.15 = 262,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,715.76x = 1,151,709.15 × 262,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,715.76x = 301,930,089,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,930,089,824.26/767,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,283.69

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