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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,843.80, 1,151,247.30 and 408,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,843.80, 1,151,247.30 and 408,074.20 is: 611,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,843.80 : 1,151,247.30 = 408,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,843.80/1,151,247.30 = 408,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,843.80x = 1,151,247.30 × 408,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,843.80x = 469,794,320,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,794,320,949.66/767,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,835.79

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