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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,623.65, 1,148,608.49 and 253,287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,623.65, 1,148,608.49 and 253,287.58 is: 379,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,623.65 : 1,148,608.49 = 253,287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,623.65/1,148,608.49 = 253,287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,623.65x = 1,148,608.49 × 253,287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,623.65x = 290,928,262,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,928,262,815.24/765,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,988.61

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