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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,376.80, 1,149,565.20 and 366,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,376.80, 1,149,565.20 and 366,811.90 is: 550,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,376.80 : 1,149,565.20 = 366,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,376.80/1,149,565.20 = 366,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,376.80x = 1,149,565.20 × 366,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,376.80x = 421,674,195,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,674,195,185.88/766,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,217.85

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