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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,535.30, 1,151,474.28 and 597,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,535.30, 1,151,474.28 and 597,809.98 is: 895,681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,535.30 : 1,151,474.28 = 597,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,535.30/1,151,474.28 = 597,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,535.30x = 1,151,474.28 × 597,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,535.30x = 688,362,816,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,362,816,297.32/768,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,681.46

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