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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,856.66, 1,145,979.59 and 358,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,856.66, 1,145,979.59 and 358,970.28 is: 538,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,856.66 : 1,145,979.59 = 358,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,856.66/1,145,979.59 = 358,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,856.66x = 1,145,979.59 × 358,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,856.66x = 411,372,612,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,372,612,501.73/763,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,546.87

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