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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,416.20, 1,146,624.30 and 386,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,416.20, 1,146,624.30 and 386,502.60 is: 579,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,416.20 : 1,146,624.30 = 386,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,416.20/1,146,624.30 = 386,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,416.20x = 1,146,624.30 × 386,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,416.20x = 443,173,273,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,173,273,173.18/764,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,753.90

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