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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,407.40, 1,148,724.06 and 361,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,407.40, 1,148,724.06 and 361,856.14 is: 542,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,407.40 : 1,148,724.06 = 361,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,407.40/1,148,724.06 = 361,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,407.40x = 1,148,724.06 × 361,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,407.40x = 415,672,854,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,672,854,276.73/766,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,365.40

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