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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,599.22, 1,142,406.11 and 362,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,599.22, 1,142,406.11 and 362,279.75 is: 543,423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,599.22 : 1,142,406.11 = 362,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,599.22/1,142,406.11 = 362,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,599.22x = 1,142,406.11 × 362,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,599.22x = 413,870,595,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,870,595,122.94/761,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,423.09

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