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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,536.37, 1,149,808.49 and 467,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,536.37, 1,149,808.49 and 467,272.20 is: 699,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,536.37 : 1,149,808.49 = 467,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,536.37/1,149,808.49 = 467,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,536.37x = 1,149,808.49 × 467,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,536.37x = 537,273,542,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,273,542,700.98/767,536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,997.50

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