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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,168.38, 1,141,912.89 and 287,843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,168.38, 1,141,912.89 and 287,843.26 is: 431,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,168.38 : 1,141,912.89 = 287,843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,168.38/1,141,912.89 = 287,843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,168.38x = 1,141,912.89 × 287,843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,168.38x = 328,691,928,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,691,928,893.62/761,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,825.52

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