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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,511.20, 1,157,266.80 and 452,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,511.20, 1,157,266.80 and 452,646.60 is: 678,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,511.20 : 1,157,266.80 = 452,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,511.20/1,157,266.80 = 452,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,511.20x = 1,157,266.80 × 452,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,511.20x = 523,832,882,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,832,882,312.88/771,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,969.90

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