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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,794.49, 1,149,079.25 and 316,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,794.49, 1,149,079.25 and 316,837.54 is: 475,416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,794.49 : 1,149,079.25 = 316,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,794.49/1,149,079.25 = 316,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,794.49x = 1,149,079.25 × 316,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,794.49x = 364,071,442,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,071,442,835.05/765,794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,416.64

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