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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,535.37, 1,149,806.99 and 467,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,535.37, 1,149,806.99 and 467,271.20 is: 699,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,535.37 : 1,149,806.99 = 467,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,535.37/1,149,806.99 = 467,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,535.37x = 1,149,806.99 × 467,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,535.37x = 537,271,696,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,271,696,028.38/767,535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,996.01

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