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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,067.44, 1,152,101.68 and 262,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,067.44, 1,152,101.68 and 262,632.16 is: 393,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,067.44 : 1,152,101.68 = 262,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,067.44/1,152,101.68 = 262,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,067.44x = 1,152,101.68 × 262,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,067.44x = 302,578,952,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,578,952,758.03/768,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,948.42

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