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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,837.80, 1,151,238.30 and 408,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,837.80, 1,151,238.30 and 408,068.20 is: 611,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,837.80 : 1,151,238.30 = 408,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,837.80/1,151,238.30 = 408,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,837.80x = 1,151,238.30 × 408,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,837.80x = 469,783,740,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,783,740,852.06/767,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,826.80

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