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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,378.73, 1,150,083 and 367,420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,378.73, 1,150,083 and 367,420.17 is: 550,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,378.73 : 1,150,083 = 367,420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,378.73/1,150,083 = 367,420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,378.73x = 1,150,083 × 367,420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,378.73x = 422,563,691,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,563,691,374.11/767,378.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,658.59

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