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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,335.20, 1,145,190.60 and 497,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,335.20, 1,145,190.60 and 497,958.60 is: 746,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,335.20 : 1,145,190.60 = 497,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,335.20/1,145,190.60 = 497,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,335.20x = 1,145,190.60 × 497,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,335.20x = 570,257,507,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,257,507,909.16/764,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,083.01

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