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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,259.13, 1,151,598.53 and 388,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,259.13, 1,151,598.53 and 388,446.03 is: 583,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,259.13 : 1,151,598.53 = 388,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,259.13/1,151,598.53 = 388,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,259.13x = 1,151,598.53 × 388,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,259.13x = 447,333,877,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,333,877,132.34/767,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,028.42

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