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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,001.68, 1,143,224.46 and 341,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,001.68, 1,143,224.46 and 341,179.14 is: 511,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,001.68 : 1,143,224.46 = 341,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,001.68/1,143,224.46 = 341,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,001.68x = 1,143,224.46 × 341,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,001.68x = 390,044,338,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,044,338,089.76/762,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,868.08

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