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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,468.83, 1,147,450.40 and 366,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,468.83, 1,147,450.40 and 366,016.17 is: 548,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,468.83 : 1,147,450.40 = 366,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,468.83/1,147,450.40 = 366,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,468.83x = 1,147,450.40 × 366,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,468.83x = 419,985,400,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,985,400,122.82/765,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,664.27

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