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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,949.26, 1,148,125.23 and 428,495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,949.26, 1,148,125.23 and 428,495.16 is: 642,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,949.26 : 1,148,125.23 = 428,495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,949.26/1,148,125.23 = 428,495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,949.26x = 1,148,125.23 × 428,495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,949.26x = 491,966,104,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,966,104,128.89/765,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,295.95

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