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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,599.86, 1,150,831.14 and 367,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,599.86, 1,150,831.14 and 367,860 is: 551,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,599.86 : 1,150,831.14 = 367,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,599.86/1,150,831.14 = 367,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,599.86x = 1,150,831.14 × 367,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,599.86x = 423,344,743,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,344,743,160.40/767,599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,517.48

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