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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,627.93, 1,147,079.80 and 315,098.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,627.93, 1,147,079.80 and 315,098.59 is: 472,704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,627.93 : 1,147,079.80 = 315,098.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,627.93/1,147,079.80 = 315,098.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,627.93x = 1,147,079.80 × 315,098.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,627.93x = 361,443,227,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,443,227,597.48/764,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,704.71

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