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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,486.80, 1,149,730.20 and 366,921.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,486.80, 1,149,730.20 and 366,921.90 is: 550,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,486.80 : 1,149,730.20 = 366,921.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,486.80/1,149,730.20 = 366,921.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,486.80x = 1,149,730.20 × 366,921.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,486.80x = 421,861,189,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,861,189,471.38/766,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,382.85

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