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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,782.08, 1,146,139.73 and 291,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,782.08, 1,146,139.73 and 291,209.10 is: 436,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,782.08 : 1,146,139.73 = 291,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,782.08/1,146,139.73 = 291,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,782.08x = 1,146,139.73 × 291,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,782.08x = 333,766,312,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,766,312,060.80/764,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,420.16

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