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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,291.39, 1,149,576.50 and 316,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,291.39, 1,149,576.50 and 316,768.12 is: 475,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,291.39 : 1,149,576.50 = 316,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,291.39/1,149,576.50 = 316,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,291.39x = 1,149,576.50 × 316,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,291.39x = 364,149,184,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,149,184,619.16/766,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,209.81

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