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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,453.26, 1,149,814.98 and 316,922.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,453.26, 1,149,814.98 and 316,922.25 is: 475,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,453.26 : 1,149,814.98 = 316,922.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,453.26/1,149,814.98 = 316,922.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,453.26x = 1,149,814.98 × 316,922.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,453.26x = 364,401,950,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,401,950,545.31/766,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,439.23

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