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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,023.29, 1,150,701 and 293,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,023.29, 1,150,701 and 293,708.64 is: 440,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,023.29 : 1,150,701 = 293,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,023.29/1,150,701 = 293,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,023.29x = 1,150,701 × 293,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,023.29x = 337,970,828,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,970,828,633.39/767,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,626.56

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