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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,720.88, 1,142,741.52 and 288,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,720.88, 1,142,741.52 and 288,395.76 is: 432,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,720.88 : 1,142,741.52 = 288,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,720.88/1,142,741.52 = 288,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,720.88x = 1,142,741.52 × 288,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,720.88x = 329,561,809,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,561,809,143.96/761,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,654.29

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