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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,762.78, 1,142,793.52 and 281,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,762.78, 1,142,793.52 and 281,994.27 is: 423,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,762.78 : 1,142,793.52 = 281,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,762.78/1,142,793.52 = 281,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,762.78x = 1,142,793.52 × 281,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,762.78x = 322,261,218,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,261,218,719.16/761,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,046.69

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