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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,332.30, 1,146,498.45 and 314,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,332.30, 1,146,498.45 and 314,903.80 is: 472,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,332.30 : 1,146,498.45 = 314,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,332.30/1,146,498.45 = 314,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,332.30x = 1,146,498.45 × 314,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,332.30x = 361,036,718,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,036,718,599.11/764,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,355.70

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