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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,381.72, 1,149,718.09 and 482,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,381.72, 1,149,718.09 and 482,734.92 is: 722,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,381.72 : 1,149,718.09 = 482,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,381.72/1,149,718.09 = 482,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,381.72x = 1,149,718.09 × 482,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,381.72x = 555,009,070,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,009,070,198.70/768,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,309.05

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