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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,838.72, 1,150,133.38 and 362,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,838.72, 1,150,133.38 and 362,030.15 is: 542,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,838.72 : 1,150,133.38 = 362,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,838.72/1,150,133.38 = 362,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,838.72x = 1,150,133.38 × 362,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,838.72x = 416,382,962,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,382,962,051.67/766,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,986.35

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