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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,849.78, 1,153,279.53 and 504,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,849.78, 1,153,279.53 and 504,290.82 is: 756,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,849.78 : 1,153,279.53 = 504,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,849.78/1,153,279.53 = 504,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,849.78x = 1,153,279.53 × 504,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,849.78x = 581,588,279,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,588,279,872.92/768,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,439.42

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