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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,323.16, 1,152,787.14 and 389,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,323.16, 1,152,787.14 and 389,035.80 is: 583,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,323.16 : 1,152,787.14 = 389,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,323.16/1,152,787.14 = 389,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,323.16x = 1,152,787.14 × 389,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,323.16x = 448,475,467,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,475,467,239.61/768,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,706.82

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