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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,778.95, 1,141,684.27 and 362,542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,778.95, 1,141,684.27 and 362,542.10 is: 543,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,778.95 : 1,141,684.27 = 362,542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,778.95/1,141,684.27 = 362,542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,778.95x = 1,141,684.27 × 362,542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,778.95x = 413,908,606,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,908,606,167.99/761,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,344.77

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