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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,738.63, 1,142,677.22 and 200,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,738.63, 1,142,677.22 and 200,773.13 is: 301,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,738.63 : 1,142,677.22 = 200,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,738.63/1,142,677.22 = 200,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,738.63x = 1,142,677.22 × 200,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,738.63x = 229,418,875,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,418,875,321.85/761,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,177.95

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