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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,844.37, 1,150,141.82 and 362,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,844.37, 1,150,141.82 and 362,035.76 is: 542,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,844.37 : 1,150,141.82 = 362,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,844.37/1,150,141.82 = 362,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,844.37x = 1,150,141.82 × 362,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,844.37x = 416,392,460,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,392,460,350.60/766,844.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,994.74

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