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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,575.92, 1,142,234.82 and 356,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,575.92, 1,142,234.82 and 356,810.28 is: 535,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,575.92 : 1,142,234.82 = 356,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,575.92/1,142,234.82 = 356,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,575.92x = 1,142,234.82 × 356,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,575.92x = 407,561,125,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,561,125,949.95/761,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,154.95

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