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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,546.55, 1,146,958.08 and 315,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,546.55, 1,146,958.08 and 315,017.34 is: 472,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,546.55 : 1,146,958.08 = 315,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,546.55/1,146,958.08 = 315,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,546.55x = 1,146,958.08 × 315,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,546.55x = 361,311,683,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,311,683,453.11/764,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,582.98

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