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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,358.80, 1,149,538.20 and 434,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,358.80, 1,149,538.20 and 434,582.80 is: 651,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,358.80 : 1,149,538.20 = 434,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,358.80/1,149,538.20 = 434,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,358.80x = 1,149,538.20 × 434,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,358.80x = 499,569,529,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,569,529,662.96/766,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,874.20

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