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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,985.20, 1,147,650.60 and 449,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,985.20, 1,147,650.60 and 449,279.60 is: 674,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,985.20 : 1,147,650.60 = 449,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,985.20/1,147,650.60 = 449,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,985.20x = 1,147,650.60 × 449,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,985.20x = 515,616,002,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,616,002,507.76/764,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,020.89

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