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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,796.53, 1,151,694.70 and 262,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,796.53, 1,151,694.70 and 262,361.86 is: 393,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,796.53 : 1,151,694.70 = 262,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,796.53/1,151,694.70 = 262,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,796.53x = 1,151,694.70 × 262,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,796.53x = 302,160,764,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,160,764,823.93/767,796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,542.76

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