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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,385.52, 1,144,741.99 and 358,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,385.52, 1,144,741.99 and 358,692.88 is: 537,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,385.52 : 1,144,741.99 = 358,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,385.52/1,144,741.99 = 358,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,385.52x = 1,144,741.99 × 358,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,385.52x = 410,610,797,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,610,797,491.44/763,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,881.30

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