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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,983.40, 1,150,475.10 and 487,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,983.40, 1,150,475.10 and 487,738.60 is: 731,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,983.40 : 1,150,475.10 = 487,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,983.40/1,150,475.10 = 487,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,983.40x = 1,150,475.10 × 487,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,983.40x = 561,131,114,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,131,114,608.86/766,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,607.90

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