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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,334.24, 1,150,537.74 and 305,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,334.24, 1,150,537.74 and 305,783.20 is: 458,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,334.24 : 1,150,537.74 = 305,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,334.24/1,150,537.74 = 305,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,334.24x = 1,150,537.74 × 305,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,334.24x = 351,815,111,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,815,111,857.97/767,334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,490.05

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