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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,548.36, 1,149,399.26 and 355,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,548.36, 1,149,399.26 and 355,769.80 is: 533,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,548.36 : 1,149,399.26 = 355,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,548.36/1,149,399.26 = 355,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,548.36x = 1,149,399.26 × 355,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,548.36x = 408,921,544,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,921,544,850.35/766,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,458.25

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