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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,373.40, 1,150,269.66 and 387,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,373.40, 1,150,269.66 and 387,562.32 is: 581,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,373.40 : 1,150,269.66 = 387,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,373.40/1,150,269.66 = 387,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,373.40x = 1,150,269.66 × 387,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,373.40x = 445,801,178,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,801,178,055.21/766,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,702.31

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