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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,821.26, 1,149,441.14 and 387,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,821.26, 1,149,441.14 and 387,008.56 is: 580,871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,821.26 : 1,149,441.14 = 387,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,821.26/1,149,441.14 = 387,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,821.26x = 1,149,441.14 × 387,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,821.26x = 444,843,560,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,843,560,396.16/765,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,871.26

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