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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,801.60, 1,151,702.40 and 515,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,801.60, 1,151,702.40 and 515,859.20 is: 773,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,801.60 : 1,151,702.40 = 515,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,801.60/1,151,702.40 = 515,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,801.60x = 1,151,702.40 × 515,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,801.60x = 594,116,278,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,116,278,702.08/767,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,788.80

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