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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,644.60, 1,147,841.70 and 449,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,644.60, 1,147,841.70 and 449,279.20 is: 674,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,644.60 : 1,147,841.70 = 449,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,644.60/1,147,841.70 = 449,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,644.60x = 1,147,841.70 × 449,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,644.60x = 515,701,400,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,701,400,702.64/764,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,432.80

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