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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,665.15, 1,149,208.20 and 386,852.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,665.15, 1,149,208.20 and 386,852.00 is: 580,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,665.15 : 1,149,208.20 = 386,852.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,665.15/1,149,208.20 = 386,852.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,665.15x = 1,149,208.20 × 386,852.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,665.15x = 444,573,484,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,573,484,840.36/765,665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,636.96

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