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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,744.82, 1,149,255.27 and 500,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,744.82, 1,149,255.27 and 500,930.82 is: 749,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,744.82 : 1,149,255.27 = 500,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,744.82/1,149,255.27 = 500,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,744.82x = 1,149,255.27 × 500,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,744.82x = 575,697,384,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,697,384,790.42/767,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,855.12

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