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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,687.21, 1,146,524.22 and 539,824.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,687.21, 1,146,524.22 and 539,824.78 is: 808,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,687.21 : 1,146,524.22 = 539,824.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,687.21/1,146,524.22 = 539,824.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,687.21x = 1,146,524.22 × 539,824.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,687.21x = 618,922,184,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,922,184,826.17/765,687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,322.48

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