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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,056.96, 1,146,123.51 and 290,779.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,056.96, 1,146,123.51 and 290,779.00 is: 436,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,056.96 : 1,146,123.51 = 290,779.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,056.96/1,146,123.51 = 290,779.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,056.96x = 1,146,123.51 × 290,779.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,056.96x = 333,268,644,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,268,644,158.56/764,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,182.98

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