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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,706.20, 1,149,197.33 and 500,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,706.20, 1,149,197.33 and 500,892.20 is: 749,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,706.20 : 1,149,197.33 = 500,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,706.20/1,149,197.33 = 500,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,706.20x = 1,149,197.33 × 500,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,706.20x = 575,623,974,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,623,974,364.07/767,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,797.22

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