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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,035.80, 1,152,399.30 and 368,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,035.80, 1,152,399.30 and 368,522.20 is: 552,949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,035.80 : 1,152,399.30 = 368,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,035.80/1,152,399.30 = 368,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,035.80x = 1,152,399.30 × 368,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,035.80x = 424,684,725,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,684,725,314.46/768,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,949.13

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