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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,068.64, 1,140,062.64 and 286,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,068.64, 1,140,062.64 and 286,723.36 is: 430,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,068.64 : 1,140,062.64 = 286,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,068.64/1,140,062.64 = 286,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,068.64x = 1,140,062.64 × 286,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,068.64x = 326,882,590,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,882,590,751.27/760,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,069.83

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