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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,663.20, 1,152,531.60 and 487,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,663.20, 1,152,531.60 and 487,727.20 is: 732,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,663.20 : 1,152,531.60 = 487,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,663.20/1,152,531.60 = 487,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,663.20x = 1,152,531.60 × 487,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,663.20x = 562,121,010,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,121,010,179.52/767,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,249.52

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