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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,002.56, 1,141,515.02 and 361,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,002.56, 1,141,515.02 and 361,684.08 is: 542,531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,002.56 : 1,141,515.02 = 361,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,002.56/1,141,515.02 = 361,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,002.56x = 1,141,515.02 × 361,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,002.56x = 412,867,809,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,867,809,814.88/761,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,531.43

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