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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,265.60, 1,183,984.80 and 764,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,265.60, 1,183,984.80 and 764,382.40 is: 1,146,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,265.60 : 1,183,984.80 = 764,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,265.60/1,183,984.80 = 764,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,265.60x = 1,183,984.80 × 764,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,265.60x = 905,017,142,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,017,142,987.52/789,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,657.28

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