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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,961.20, 1,147,441.80 and 366,380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,961.20, 1,147,441.80 and 366,380.45 is: 549,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,961.20 : 1,147,441.80 = 366,380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,961.20/1,147,441.80 = 366,380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,961.20x = 1,147,441.80 × 366,380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,961.20x = 420,400,243,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,400,243,032.81/764,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,570.68

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