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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,837.29, 1,149,465.27 and 387,024.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,837.29, 1,149,465.27 and 387,024.59 is: 580,895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,837.29 : 1,149,465.27 = 387,024.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,837.29/1,149,465.27 = 387,024.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,837.29x = 1,149,465.27 × 387,024.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,837.29x = 444,871,329,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,871,329,166.00/765,837.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,895.36

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