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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,069.92, 1,156,683.44 and 265,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,069.92, 1,156,683.44 and 265,565.12 is: 398,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,069.92 : 1,156,683.44 = 265,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,069.92/1,156,683.44 = 265,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,069.92x = 1,156,683.44 × 265,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,069.92x = 307,174,776,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,174,776,545.61/771,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,374.74

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