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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,967.44, 1,152,465.37 and 318,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,967.44, 1,152,465.37 and 318,688.76 is: 478,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,967.44 : 1,152,465.37 = 318,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,967.44/1,152,465.37 = 318,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,967.44x = 1,152,465.37 × 318,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,967.44x = 367,277,753,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,277,753,149.19/767,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,246.52

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