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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,238.60, 1,147,232.70 and 448,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,238.60, 1,147,232.70 and 448,873.20 is: 673,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,238.60 : 1,147,232.70 = 448,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,238.60/1,147,232.70 = 448,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,238.60x = 1,147,232.70 × 448,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,238.60x = 514,962,013,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,962,013,193.64/764,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,823.61

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