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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,542.37, 1,149,817.49 and 467,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,542.37, 1,149,817.49 and 467,278.20 is: 700,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,542.37 : 1,149,817.49 = 467,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,542.37/1,149,817.49 = 467,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,542.37x = 1,149,817.49 × 467,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,542.37x = 537,284,647,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,284,647,055.72/767,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,006.50

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