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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,653, 1,144,296.78 and 335,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,653, 1,144,296.78 and 335,970.44 is: 504,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,653 : 1,144,296.78 = 335,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,653/1,144,296.78 = 335,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,653x = 1,144,296.78 × 335,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,653x = 384,449,892,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,449,892,667.18/762,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,095.43

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