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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,332.20, 1,145,186.10 and 497,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,332.20, 1,145,186.10 and 497,955.60 is: 746,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,332.20 : 1,145,186.10 = 497,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,332.20/1,145,186.10 = 497,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,332.20x = 1,145,186.10 × 497,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,332.20x = 570,251,831,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,251,831,537.16/764,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,078.51

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