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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,464.53, 1,149,831.86 and 316,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,464.53, 1,149,831.86 and 316,933.52 is: 475,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,464.53 : 1,149,831.86 = 316,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,464.53/1,149,831.86 = 316,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,464.53x = 1,149,831.86 × 316,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,464.53x = 364,420,251,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,420,251,464.12/766,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,456.12

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