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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,590.83, 1,150,817.63 and 367,850.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,590.83, 1,150,817.63 and 367,850.97 is: 551,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,590.83 : 1,150,817.63 = 367,850.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,590.83/1,150,817.63 = 367,850.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,590.83x = 1,150,817.63 × 367,850.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,590.83x = 423,329,379,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,329,379,649.35/767,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,503.96

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