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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,794.34, 1,148,691.78 and 344,578.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,794.34, 1,148,691.78 and 344,578.14 is: 516,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,794.34 : 1,148,691.78 = 344,578.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,794.34/1,148,691.78 = 344,578.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,794.34x = 1,148,691.78 × 344,578.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,794.34x = 395,814,076,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,814,076,985.69/765,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,867.33

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