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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,236.96, 1,153,994.85 and 385,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,236.96, 1,153,994.85 and 385,186.08 is: 577,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,236.96 : 1,153,994.85 = 385,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,236.96/1,153,994.85 = 385,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,236.96x = 1,153,994.85 × 385,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,236.96x = 444,502,752,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,502,752,611.69/769,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,848.93

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