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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,325.82, 1,147,942.25 and 285,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,325.82, 1,147,942.25 and 285,461.12 is: 428,174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,325.82 : 1,147,942.25 = 285,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,325.82/1,147,942.25 = 285,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,325.82x = 1,147,942.25 × 285,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,325.82x = 327,692,873,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,692,873,213.30/765,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,174.34

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