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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,932.90, 1,142,819.16 and 312,701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,932.90, 1,142,819.16 and 312,701.23 is: 469,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,932.90 : 1,142,819.16 = 312,701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,932.90/1,142,819.16 = 312,701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,932.90x = 1,142,819.16 × 312,701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,932.90x = 357,360,956,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,360,956,999.57/761,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,018.93

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