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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,734.20, 1,149,851.70 and 452,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,734.20, 1,149,851.70 and 452,806.20 is: 678,177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,734.20 : 1,149,851.70 = 452,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,734.20/1,149,851.70 = 452,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,734.20x = 1,149,851.70 × 452,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,734.20x = 520,659,978,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,659,978,840.54/767,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,177.39

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