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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,596.86, 1,150,826.64 and 367,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,596.86, 1,150,826.64 and 367,857 is: 551,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,596.86 : 1,150,826.64 = 367,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,596.86/1,150,826.64 = 367,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,596.86x = 1,150,826.64 × 367,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,596.86x = 423,339,635,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,339,635,310.48/767,596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,512.98

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