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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,872.53, 1,151,316.69 and 318,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,872.53, 1,151,316.69 and 318,903.30 is: 478,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,872.53 : 1,151,316.69 = 318,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,872.53/1,151,316.69 = 318,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,872.53x = 1,151,316.69 × 318,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,872.53x = 367,158,691,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,158,691,786.08/767,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,150.58

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