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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,893.38, 1,143,030.32 and 537,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,893.38, 1,143,030.32 and 537,691.68 is: 806,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,893.38 : 1,143,030.32 = 537,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,893.38/1,143,030.32 = 537,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,893.38x = 1,143,030.32 × 537,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,893.38x = 614,597,893,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,597,893,051.74/761,893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,671.79

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