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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,445.80, 1,145,168.70 and 483,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,445.80, 1,145,168.70 and 483,279.40 is: 724,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,445.80 : 1,145,168.70 = 483,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,445.80/1,145,168.70 = 483,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,445.80x = 1,145,168.70 × 483,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,445.80x = 553,436,442,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,436,442,234.78/763,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,919.10

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