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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,464.73, 1,150,189.17 and 514,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,464.73, 1,150,189.17 and 514,030.26 is: 771,375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,464.73 : 1,150,189.17 = 514,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,464.73/1,150,189.17 = 514,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,464.73x = 1,150,189.17 × 514,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,464.73x = 591,232,032,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,232,032,353.34/766,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,375.39

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