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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,379.95, 1,146,707.82 and 314,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,379.95, 1,146,707.82 and 314,855.46 is: 472,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,379.95 : 1,146,707.82 = 314,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,379.95/1,146,707.82 = 314,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,379.95x = 1,146,707.82 × 314,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,379.95x = 361,047,218,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,047,218,151.70/764,379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,339.99

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