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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,836.52, 1,150,858.09 and 577,686.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,836.52, 1,150,858.09 and 577,686.05 is: 865,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,836.52 : 1,150,858.09 = 577,686.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,836.52/1,150,858.09 = 577,686.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,836.52x = 1,150,858.09 × 577,686.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,836.52x = 664,834,669,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,834,669,675.06/767,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,854.45

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