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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,794.62, 1,141,886.24 and 281,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,794.62, 1,141,886.24 and 281,713.92 is: 422,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,794.62 : 1,141,886.24 = 281,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,794.62/1,141,886.24 = 281,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,794.62x = 1,141,886.24 × 281,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,794.62x = 321,685,248,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,685,248,864.46/761,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,272.93

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