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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,164.31, 1,149,246.45 and 361,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,164.31, 1,149,246.45 and 361,262.27 is: 541,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,164.31 : 1,149,246.45 = 361,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,164.31/1,149,246.45 = 361,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,164.31x = 1,149,246.45 × 361,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,164.31x = 415,179,375,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,179,375,570.21/766,164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,893.39

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