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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,495.38, 1,157,298.51 and 266,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,495.38, 1,157,298.51 and 266,049.09 is: 399,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,495.38 : 1,157,298.51 = 266,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,495.38/1,157,298.51 = 266,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,495.38x = 1,157,298.51 × 266,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,495.38x = 307,898,215,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,898,215,443.86/771,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,092.75

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