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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,963.70, 1,147,445.55 and 345,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,963.70, 1,147,445.55 and 345,059.70 is: 517,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,963.70 : 1,147,445.55 = 345,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,963.70/1,147,445.55 = 345,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,963.70x = 1,147,445.55 × 345,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,963.70x = 395,937,217,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,937,217,249.34/764,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,589.55

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