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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,596.52, 1,145,542.10 and 290,244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,596.52, 1,145,542.10 and 290,244.87 is: 435,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,596.52 : 1,145,542.10 = 290,244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,596.52/1,145,542.10 = 290,244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,596.52x = 1,145,542.10 × 290,244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,596.52x = 332,487,716,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,487,716,442.80/763,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,423.30

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