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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,845.80, 1,151,250.30 and 408,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,845.80, 1,151,250.30 and 408,076.20 is: 611,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,845.80 : 1,151,250.30 = 408,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,845.80/1,151,250.30 = 408,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,845.80x = 1,151,250.30 × 408,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,845.80x = 469,797,847,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,797,847,672.86/767,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,838.79

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