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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,779.80, 1,152,015.30 and 368,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,779.80, 1,152,015.30 and 368,266.20 is: 552,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,779.80 : 1,152,015.30 = 368,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,779.80/1,152,015.30 = 368,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,779.80x = 1,152,015.30 × 368,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,779.80x = 424,248,296,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,248,296,872.86/767,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,565.07

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