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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,220.40, 1,152,330.60 and 488,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,220.40, 1,152,330.60 and 488,975.60 is: 733,463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,220.40 : 1,152,330.60 = 488,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,220.40/1,152,330.60 = 488,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,220.40x = 1,152,330.60 × 488,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,220.40x = 563,461,546,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,461,546,533.36/768,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,463.40

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