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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,003.60, 1,152,005.40 and 577,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,003.60, 1,152,005.40 and 577,232.40 is: 865,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,003.60 : 1,152,005.40 = 577,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,003.60/1,152,005.40 = 577,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,003.60x = 1,152,005.40 × 577,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,003.60x = 664,974,841,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,974,841,854.96/768,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,848.60

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