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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,369.34, 1,148,694.76 and 310,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,369.34, 1,148,694.76 and 310,854.72 is: 465,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,369.34 : 1,148,694.76 = 310,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,369.34/1,148,694.76 = 310,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,369.34x = 1,148,694.76 × 310,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,369.34x = 357,077,191,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,077,191,807.16/766,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,933.56

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