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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,407.80, 1,145,111.70 and 389,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,407.80, 1,145,111.70 and 389,382.20 is: 584,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,407.80 : 1,145,111.70 = 389,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,407.80/1,145,111.70 = 389,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,407.80x = 1,145,111.70 × 389,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,407.80x = 445,886,112,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,886,112,991.74/763,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,073.30

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