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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,390.57, 1,149,731.28 and 482,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,390.57, 1,149,731.28 and 482,743.80 is: 722,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,390.57 : 1,149,731.28 = 482,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,390.57/1,149,731.28 = 482,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,390.57x = 1,149,731.28 × 482,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,390.57x = 555,025,647,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,025,647,086.06/768,390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,322.30

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