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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,083.60, 1,152,125.40 and 577,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,083.60, 1,152,125.40 and 577,312.40 is: 865,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,083.60 : 1,152,125.40 = 577,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,083.60/1,152,125.40 = 577,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,083.60x = 1,152,125.40 × 577,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,083.60x = 665,136,279,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,136,279,774.96/768,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,968.60

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