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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,717.01, 1,151,082.72 and 318,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,717.01, 1,151,082.72 and 318,747.78 is: 477,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,717.01 : 1,151,082.72 = 318,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,717.01/1,151,082.72 = 318,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,717.01x = 1,151,082.72 × 318,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,717.01x = 366,905,061,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,905,061,596.36/767,717.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,917.07

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