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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,723.25, 1,152,084.70 and 312,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,723.25, 1,152,084.70 and 312,783.13 is: 468,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,723.25 : 1,152,084.70 = 312,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,723.25/1,152,084.70 = 312,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,723.25x = 1,152,084.70 × 312,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,723.25x = 360,352,660,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,352,660,589.37/768,723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,767.74

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