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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,377.49, 1,146,704.12 and 314,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,377.49, 1,146,704.12 and 314,852.96 is: 472,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,377.49 : 1,146,704.12 = 314,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,377.49/1,146,704.12 = 314,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,377.49x = 1,146,704.12 × 314,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,377.49x = 361,043,186,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,043,186,426.20/764,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,336.24

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