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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,803.70, 1,150,205.55 and 542,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,803.70, 1,150,205.55 and 542,854.90 is: 814,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,803.70 : 1,150,205.55 = 542,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,803.70/1,150,205.55 = 542,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,803.70x = 1,150,205.55 × 542,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,803.70x = 624,394,718,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,394,718,824.70/766,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,282.35

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