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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,546.05, 1,146,957.33 and 315,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,546.05, 1,146,957.33 and 315,016.84 is: 472,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,546.05 : 1,146,957.33 = 315,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,546.05/1,146,957.33 = 315,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,546.05x = 1,146,957.33 × 315,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,546.05x = 361,310,867,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,310,867,976.65/764,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,582.22

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