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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,506, 1,157,314.46 and 266,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,506, 1,157,314.46 and 266,059.68 is: 399,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,506 : 1,157,314.46 = 266,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,506/1,157,314.46 = 266,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,506x = 1,157,314.46 × 266,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,506x = 307,914,714,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,914,714,886.97/771,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,108.65

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