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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,850.24, 1,150,878.64 and 577,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,850.24, 1,150,878.64 and 577,699.80 is: 865,875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,850.24 : 1,150,878.64 = 577,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,850.24/1,150,878.64 = 577,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,850.24x = 1,150,878.64 × 577,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,850.24x = 664,862,360,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,862,360,152.27/767,850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,875.04

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