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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,512.60, 1,151,268.90 and 487,576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,512.60, 1,151,268.90 and 487,576.60 is: 731,364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,512.60 : 1,151,268.90 = 487,576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,512.60/1,151,268.90 = 487,576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,512.60x = 1,151,268.90 × 487,576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,512.60x = 561,331,775,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,331,775,947.74/767,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,364.90

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