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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,847.11, 1,148,776.37 and 286,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,847.11, 1,148,776.37 and 286,183.34 is: 429,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,847.11 : 1,148,776.37 = 286,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,847.11/1,148,776.37 = 286,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,847.11x = 1,148,776.37 × 286,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,847.11x = 328,760,651,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,760,651,304.88/765,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,277.13

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