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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,344.24, 1,141,928 and 200,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,344.24, 1,141,928 and 200,422.48 is: 300,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,344.24 : 1,141,928 = 200,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,344.24/1,141,928 = 200,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,344.24x = 1,141,928 × 200,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,344.24x = 228,868,041,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,868,041,741.44/761,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,610.46

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