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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,451.45, 1,148,435.28 and 338,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,451.45, 1,148,435.28 and 338,929.03 is: 508,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,451.45 : 1,148,435.28 = 338,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,451.45/1,148,435.28 = 338,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,451.45x = 1,148,435.28 × 338,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,451.45x = 389,238,055,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,238,055,468.18/765,451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,507.83

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