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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,031.80, 1,143,714.90 and 596,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,031.80, 1,143,714.90 and 596,070.20 is: 892,285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,031.80 : 1,143,714.90 = 596,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,031.80/1,143,714.90 = 596,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,031.80x = 1,143,714.90 × 596,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,031.80x = 681,734,369,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,734,369,185.98/764,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,285.33

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