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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,617.20, 1,149,352.20 and 601,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,617.20, 1,149,352.20 and 601,729.20 is: 900,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,617.20 : 1,149,352.20 = 601,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,617.20/1,149,352.20 = 601,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,617.20x = 1,149,352.20 × 601,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,617.20x = 691,598,779,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,598,779,824.24/767,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,968.32

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