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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,441.99, 1,152,718.34 and 295,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,441.99, 1,152,718.34 and 295,127.35 is: 442,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,441.99 : 1,152,718.34 = 295,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,441.99/1,152,718.34 = 295,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,441.99x = 1,152,718.34 × 295,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,441.99x = 340,198,708,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,198,708,980.60/768,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,712.28

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