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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,050.56, 1,141,477.20 and 287,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,050.56, 1,141,477.20 and 287,674.32 is: 431,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,050.56 : 1,141,477.20 = 287,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,050.56/1,141,477.20 = 287,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,050.56x = 1,141,477.20 × 287,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,050.56x = 328,373,677,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,373,677,305.50/761,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,474.19

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