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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,482.08, 1,150,215.04 and 514,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,482.08, 1,150,215.04 and 514,047.52 is: 771,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,482.08 : 1,150,215.04 = 514,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,482.08/1,150,215.04 = 514,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,482.08x = 1,150,215.04 × 514,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,482.08x = 591,265,188,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,265,188,778.70/766,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,401.19

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