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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,003.80, 1,142,487.30 and 362,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,003.80, 1,142,487.30 and 362,835.80 is: 544,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,003.80 : 1,142,487.30 = 362,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,003.80/1,142,487.30 = 362,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,003.80x = 1,142,487.30 × 362,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,003.80x = 414,535,293,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,535,293,485.34/762,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,006.86

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