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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,381.95, 1,146,710.82 and 314,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,381.95, 1,146,710.82 and 314,857.46 is: 472,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,381.95 : 1,146,710.82 = 314,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,381.95/1,146,710.82 = 314,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,381.95x = 1,146,710.82 × 314,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,381.95x = 361,050,456,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,050,456,139.72/764,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,342.99

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