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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,779.83, 1,149,307.38 and 500,965.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,779.83, 1,149,307.38 and 500,965.83 is: 749,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,779.83 : 1,149,307.38 = 500,965.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,779.83/1,149,307.38 = 500,965.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,779.83x = 1,149,307.38 × 500,965.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,779.83x = 575,763,725,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,763,725,546.83/767,779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,907.33

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