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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,958.48, 1,143,462.64 and 341,704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,958.48, 1,143,462.64 and 341,704.56 is: 512,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,958.48 : 1,143,462.64 = 341,704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,958.48/1,143,462.64 = 341,704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,958.48x = 1,143,462.64 × 341,704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,958.48x = 390,726,398,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,726,398,277.64/761,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,792.24

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