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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,380.80, 1,128,321.60 and 515,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,380.80, 1,128,321.60 and 515,435.20 is: 771,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,380.80 : 1,128,321.60 = 515,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,380.80/1,128,321.60 = 515,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,380.80x = 1,128,321.60 × 515,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,380.80x = 581,576,669,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,576,669,560.32/753,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,955.79

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