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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,333.60, 1,145,000.40 and 539,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,333.60, 1,145,000.40 and 539,384.80 is: 809,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,333.60 : 1,145,000.40 = 539,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,333.60/1,145,000.40 = 539,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,333.60x = 1,145,000.40 × 539,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,333.60x = 617,595,811,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,595,811,753.92/763,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,077.20

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