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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,237.60, 1,147,231.20 and 448,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,237.60, 1,147,231.20 and 448,872.20 is: 673,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,237.60 : 1,147,231.20 = 448,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,237.60/1,147,231.20 = 448,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,237.60x = 1,147,231.20 × 448,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,237.60x = 514,960,192,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,960,192,652.64/764,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,822.11

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