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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,811.20, 1,150,216.80 and 388,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,811.20, 1,150,216.80 and 388,897.60 is: 583,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,811.20 : 1,150,216.80 = 388,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,811.20/1,150,216.80 = 388,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,811.20x = 1,150,216.80 × 388,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,811.20x = 447,316,552,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,316,552,999.68/766,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,346.40

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