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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,436.20, 1,146,884.70 and 409,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,436.20, 1,146,884.70 and 409,620.20 is: 614,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,436.20 : 1,146,884.70 = 409,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,436.20/1,146,884.70 = 409,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,436.20x = 1,146,884.70 × 409,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,436.20x = 469,787,140,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,787,140,190.94/764,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,553.76

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