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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,236.59, 1,151,784.24 and 368,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,236.59, 1,151,784.24 and 368,496.73 is: 552,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,236.59 : 1,151,784.24 = 368,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,236.59/1,151,784.24 = 368,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,236.59x = 1,151,784.24 × 368,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,236.59x = 424,428,726,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,428,726,105.54/768,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,471.38

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