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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,982.26, 1,151,787.73 and 498,893.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,982.26, 1,151,787.73 and 498,893.81 is: 745,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,982.26 : 1,151,787.73 = 498,893.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,982.26/1,151,787.73 = 498,893.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,982.26x = 1,151,787.73 × 498,893.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,982.26x = 574,619,763,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,619,763,148.95/770,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,308.67

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