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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,734.57, 1,147,101.75 and 364,160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,734.57, 1,147,101.75 and 364,160.81 is: 546,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,734.57 : 1,147,101.75 = 364,160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,734.57/1,147,101.75 = 364,160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,734.57x = 1,147,101.75 × 364,160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,734.57x = 417,729,505,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,729,505,300.17/764,734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,241.17

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