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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,708.96, 1,149,201.45 and 500,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,708.96, 1,149,201.45 and 500,894.96 is: 749,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,708.96 : 1,149,201.45 = 500,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,708.96/1,149,201.45 = 500,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,708.96x = 1,149,201.45 × 500,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,708.96x = 575,629,214,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,629,214,329.69/767,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,801.35

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