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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,890.40, 1,150,335.60 and 580,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,890.40, 1,150,335.60 and 580,266.40 is: 870,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,890.40 : 1,150,335.60 = 580,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,890.40/1,150,335.60 = 580,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,890.40x = 1,150,335.60 × 580,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,890.40x = 667,501,097,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,501,097,403.84/766,890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,399.60

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