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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,476, 1,148,490.48 and 240,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,476, 1,148,490.48 and 240,164 is: 360,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,476 : 1,148,490.48 = 240,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,476/1,148,490.48 = 240,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,476x = 1,148,490.48 × 240,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,476x = 275,826,067,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,826,067,638.72/765,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,332.74

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