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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,645.96, 1,150,331.70 and 311,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,645.96, 1,150,331.70 and 311,682.74 is: 467,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,645.96 : 1,150,331.70 = 311,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,645.96/1,150,331.70 = 311,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,645.96x = 1,150,331.70 × 311,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,645.96x = 358,538,530,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,538,530,413.20/767,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,062.36

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