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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,561.82, 1,141,969.52 and 312,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,561.82, 1,141,969.52 and 312,160.46 is: 468,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,561.82 : 1,141,969.52 = 312,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,561.82/1,141,969.52 = 312,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,561.82x = 1,141,969.52 × 312,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,561.82x = 356,477,723,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,477,723,398.53/761,561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,087.70

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