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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,789.34, 1,151,683.80 and 412,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,789.34, 1,151,683.80 and 412,314.36 is: 618,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,789.34 : 1,151,683.80 = 412,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,789.34/1,151,683.80 = 412,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,789.34x = 1,151,683.80 × 412,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,789.34x = 474,855,768,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,855,768,919.37/767,789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,471.43

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