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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,787.34, 1,148,681.28 and 344,571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,787.34, 1,148,681.28 and 344,571.14 is: 516,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,787.34 : 1,148,681.28 = 344,571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,787.34/1,148,681.28 = 344,571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,787.34x = 1,148,681.28 × 344,571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,787.34x = 395,802,418,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,802,418,146.26/765,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,856.83

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