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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,636.09, 1,148,695.50 and 360,811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,636.09, 1,148,695.50 and 360,811.94 is: 541,331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,636.09 : 1,148,695.50 = 360,811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,636.09/1,148,695.50 = 360,811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,636.09x = 1,148,695.50 × 360,811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,636.09x = 414,463,046,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,463,046,080.79/765,636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,331.65

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