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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,046.53, 1,150,735.90 and 293,731.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,046.53, 1,150,735.90 and 293,731.91 is: 440,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,046.53 : 1,150,735.90 = 293,731.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,046.53/1,150,735.90 = 293,731.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,046.53x = 1,150,735.90 × 293,731.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,046.53x = 338,007,853,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,007,853,812.57/767,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,661.47

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