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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,580.09, 1,142,382.29 and 288,138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,580.09, 1,142,382.29 and 288,138.33 is: 432,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,580.09 : 1,142,382.29 = 288,138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,580.09/1,142,382.29 = 288,138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,580.09x = 1,142,382.29 × 288,138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,580.09x = 329,164,123,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,164,123,821.48/761,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,212.09

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