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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,982.20, 1,151,973.30 and 531,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,982.20, 1,151,973.30 and 531,591.80 is: 797,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,982.20 : 1,151,973.30 = 531,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,982.20/1,151,973.30 = 531,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,982.20x = 1,151,973.30 × 531,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,982.20x = 612,379,560,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,379,560,098.94/767,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,387.70

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