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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,647.80, 1,146,971.70 and 578,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,647.80, 1,146,971.70 and 578,023.80 is: 867,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,647.80 : 1,146,971.70 = 578,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,647.80/1,146,971.70 = 578,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,647.80x = 1,146,971.70 × 578,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,647.80x = 662,976,940,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,976,940,526.46/764,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,035.70

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