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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,256.17, 1,148,108.42 and 316,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,256.17, 1,148,108.42 and 316,002.63 is: 474,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,256.17 : 1,148,108.42 = 316,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,256.17/1,148,108.42 = 316,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,256.17x = 1,148,108.42 × 316,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,256.17x = 362,805,280,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,805,280,245.15/765,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,096.51

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