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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,086.34, 1,147,137.42 and 365,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,086.34, 1,147,137.42 and 365,718.27 is: 548,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,086.34 : 1,147,137.42 = 365,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,086.34/1,147,137.42 = 365,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,086.34x = 1,147,137.42 × 365,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,086.34x = 419,529,112,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,529,112,694.66/765,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,342.18

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