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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,906.20, 1,150,359.30 and 542,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,906.20, 1,150,359.30 and 542,957.40 is: 814,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,906.20 : 1,150,359.30 = 542,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,906.20/1,150,359.30 = 542,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,906.20x = 1,150,359.30 × 542,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,906.20x = 624,596,094,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,596,094,593.82/766,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,436.10

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