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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,434.61, 1,147,441.95 and 338,743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,434.61, 1,147,441.95 and 338,743.62 is: 507,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,434.61 : 1,147,441.95 = 338,743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,434.61/1,147,441.95 = 338,743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,434.61x = 1,147,441.95 × 338,743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,434.61x = 388,688,639,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,688,639,882.86/765,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,801.23

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