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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,093.87, 1,147,587.72 and 355,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,093.87, 1,147,587.72 and 355,186 is: 532,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,093.87 : 1,147,587.72 = 355,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,093.87/1,147,587.72 = 355,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,093.87x = 1,147,587.72 × 355,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,093.87x = 407,607,091,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,607,091,915.92/766,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,058.94

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