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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,362.59, 1,142,188.07 and 305,989.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,362.59, 1,142,188.07 and 305,989.21 is: 459,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,362.59 : 1,142,188.07 = 305,989.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,362.59/1,142,188.07 = 305,989.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,362.59x = 1,142,188.07 × 305,989.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,362.59x = 349,497,225,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,497,225,210.73/761,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,041.76

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