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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,418.38, 1,148,387.07 and 338,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,418.38, 1,148,387.07 and 338,895.47 is: 508,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,418.38 : 1,148,387.07 = 338,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,418.38/1,148,387.07 = 338,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,418.38x = 1,148,387.07 × 338,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,418.38x = 389,183,175,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,183,175,829.57/765,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,458.10

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