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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,677.27, 1,149,973.76 and 382,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,677.27, 1,149,973.76 and 382,265 is: 572,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,677.27 : 1,149,973.76 = 382,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,677.27/1,149,973.76 = 382,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,677.27x = 1,149,973.76 × 382,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,677.27x = 439,594,719,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,594,719,366.40/767,677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,629.59

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