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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,924.68, 1,148,354.96 and 339,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,924.68, 1,148,354.96 and 339,227.99 is: 508,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,924.68 : 1,148,354.96 = 339,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,924.68/1,148,354.96 = 339,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,924.68x = 1,148,354.96 × 339,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,924.68x = 389,554,144,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,554,144,887.33/765,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,606.34

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