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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,525.80, 1,151,288.70 and 486,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,525.80, 1,151,288.70 and 486,207.40 is: 729,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,525.80 : 1,151,288.70 = 486,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,525.80/1,151,288.70 = 486,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,525.80x = 1,151,288.70 × 486,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,525.80x = 559,765,085,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,765,085,476.38/767,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,311.10

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