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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,637.02, 1,148,696.91 and 360,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,637.02, 1,148,696.91 and 360,812.88 is: 541,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,637.02 : 1,148,696.91 = 360,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,637.02/1,148,696.91 = 360,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,637.02x = 1,148,696.91 × 360,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,637.02x = 414,464,640,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,464,640,344.20/765,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,333.07

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