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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,123.92, 1,148,801.40 and 446,379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,123.92, 1,148,801.40 and 446,379.12 is: 669,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,123.92 : 1,148,801.40 = 446,379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,123.92/1,148,801.40 = 446,379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,123.92x = 1,148,801.40 × 446,379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,123.92x = 512,800,957,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,800,957,986.77/766,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,344.66

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