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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,538.37, 1,149,811.49 and 467,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,538.37, 1,149,811.49 and 467,274.20 is: 700,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,538.37 : 1,149,811.49 = 467,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,538.37/1,149,811.49 = 467,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,538.37x = 1,149,811.49 × 467,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,538.37x = 537,277,244,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,277,244,140.56/767,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,000.50

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