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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,483.58, 1,150,217.29 and 514,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,483.58, 1,150,217.29 and 514,049.02 is: 771,403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,483.58 : 1,150,217.29 = 514,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,483.58/1,150,217.29 = 514,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,483.58x = 1,150,217.29 × 514,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,483.58x = 591,268,070,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,268,070,711.56/766,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,403.44

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