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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,515.46, 1,142,264.39 and 185,142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,515.46, 1,142,264.39 and 185,142.01 is: 277,710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,515.46 : 1,142,264.39 = 185,142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,515.46/1,142,264.39 = 185,142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,515.46x = 1,142,264.39 × 185,142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,515.46x = 211,481,121,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,481,121,334.65/761,515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,710.87

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