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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,897.60, 1,143,006.24 and 288,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,897.60, 1,143,006.24 and 288,572.48 is: 432,919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,897.60 : 1,143,006.24 = 288,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,897.60/1,143,006.24 = 288,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,897.60x = 1,143,006.24 × 288,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,897.60x = 329,840,145,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,840,145,332.28/761,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,919.26

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