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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,243.54, 1,141,865.31 and 317,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,243.54, 1,141,865.31 and 317,700.50 is: 476,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,243.54 : 1,141,865.31 = 317,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,243.54/1,141,865.31 = 317,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,243.54x = 1,141,865.31 × 317,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,243.54x = 362,771,179,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,771,179,919.66/761,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,550.75

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