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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,426.45, 1,142,142.24 and 192,807.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,426.45, 1,142,142.24 and 192,807.28 is: 289,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,426.45 : 1,142,142.24 = 192,807.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,426.45/1,142,142.24 = 192,807.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,426.45x = 1,142,142.24 × 192,807.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,426.45x = 220,213,332,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,213,332,956.80/761,426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,211.56

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