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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,047.80, 1,276,571.70 and 768,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,047.80, 1,276,571.70 and 768,103.80 is: 1,152,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,047.80 : 1,276,571.70 = 768,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,047.80/1,276,571.70 = 768,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,047.80x = 1,276,571.70 × 768,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,047.80x = 980,539,573,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,539,573,742.46/851,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,155.70

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