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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,839.80, 1,151,241.30 and 408,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,839.80, 1,151,241.30 and 408,070.20 is: 611,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,839.80 : 1,151,241.30 = 408,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,839.80/1,151,241.30 = 408,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,839.80x = 1,151,241.30 × 408,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,839.80x = 469,787,267,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,787,267,539.26/767,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,829.80

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