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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,142.16, 1,154,967.54 and 264,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,142.16, 1,154,967.54 and 264,581.20 is: 396,787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,142.16 : 1,154,967.54 = 264,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,142.16/1,154,967.54 = 264,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,142.16x = 1,154,967.54 × 264,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,142.16x = 305,582,697,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,582,697,694.25/770,142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,787.39

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