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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,828.20, 1,152,260.70 and 430,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,828.20, 1,152,260.70 and 430,868.20 is: 646,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,828.20 : 1,152,260.70 = 430,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,828.20/1,152,260.70 = 430,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,828.20x = 1,152,260.70 × 430,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,828.20x = 496,472,493,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,472,493,739.74/767,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,593.20

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