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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,120.82, 1,141,787.85 and 311,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,120.82, 1,141,787.85 and 311,905.55 is: 467,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,120.82 : 1,141,787.85 = 311,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,120.82/1,141,787.85 = 311,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,120.82x = 1,141,787.85 × 311,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,120.82x = 356,129,965,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,129,965,778.04/761,120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,902.02

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