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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,663.94, 1,147,184.58 and 380,595.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,663.94, 1,147,184.58 and 380,595.78 is: 570,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,663.94 : 1,147,184.58 = 380,595.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,663.94/1,147,184.58 = 380,595.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,663.94x = 1,147,184.58 × 380,595.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,663.94x = 436,613,610,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,613,610,029.07/764,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,987.58

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