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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,116.32, 1,145,762.64 and 586,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,116.32, 1,145,762.64 and 586,184.16 is: 878,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,116.32 : 1,145,762.64 = 586,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,116.32/1,145,762.64 = 586,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,116.32x = 1,145,762.64 × 586,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,116.32x = 671,627,910,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,627,910,687.78/764,116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,960.30

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