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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,539.55, 1,148,309.33 and 366,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,539.55, 1,148,309.33 and 366,958.80 is: 550,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,539.55 : 1,148,309.33 = 366,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,539.55/1,148,309.33 = 366,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,539.55x = 1,148,309.33 × 366,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,539.55x = 421,382,213,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,382,213,765.60/765,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,438.20

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