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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,847.40, 1,150,271.10 and 430,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,847.40, 1,150,271.10 and 430,924.20 is: 646,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,847.40 : 1,150,271.10 = 430,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,847.40/1,150,271.10 = 430,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,847.40x = 1,150,271.10 × 430,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,847.40x = 495,679,653,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,679,653,550.62/766,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,386.30

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