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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,015.70, 1,152,023.55 and 269,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,015.70, 1,152,023.55 and 269,430.10 is: 404,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,015.70 : 1,152,023.55 = 269,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,015.70/1,152,023.55 = 269,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,015.70x = 1,152,023.55 × 269,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,015.70x = 310,389,820,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,389,820,278.86/768,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,145.15

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