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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,979.20, 1,151,968.80 and 531,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,979.20, 1,151,968.80 and 531,588.80 is: 797,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,979.20 : 1,151,968.80 = 531,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,979.20/1,151,968.80 = 531,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,979.20x = 1,151,968.80 × 531,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,979.20x = 612,373,712,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,373,712,029.44/767,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,383.20

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