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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,449.31, 1,148,432.09 and 338,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,449.31, 1,148,432.09 and 338,926.91 is: 508,504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,449.31 : 1,148,432.09 = 338,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,449.31/1,148,432.09 = 338,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,449.31x = 1,148,432.09 × 338,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,449.31x = 389,234,532,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,234,532,171.75/765,449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,504.65

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