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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,276.80, 1,147,915.20 and 485,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,276.80, 1,147,915.20 and 485,110.40 is: 727,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,276.80 : 1,147,915.20 = 485,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,276.80/1,147,915.20 = 485,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,276.80x = 1,147,915.20 × 485,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,276.80x = 556,865,601,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,865,601,838.08/765,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,665.60

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