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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,341.70, 1,145,200.35 and 497,965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,341.70, 1,145,200.35 and 497,965.10 is: 746,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,341.70 : 1,145,200.35 = 497,965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,341.70/1,145,200.35 = 497,965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,341.70x = 1,145,200.35 × 497,965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,341.70x = 570,269,806,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,269,806,807.79/764,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,092.76

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