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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,586.02, 1,144,823.70 and 358,569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,586.02, 1,144,823.70 and 358,569.53 is: 537,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,586.02 : 1,144,823.70 = 358,569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,586.02/1,144,823.70 = 358,569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,586.02x = 1,144,823.70 × 358,569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,586.02x = 410,498,896,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,498,896,041.86/763,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,593.52

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