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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,037.92, 1,143,581.76 and 263,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,037.92, 1,143,581.76 and 263,401.92 is: 395,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,037.92 : 1,143,581.76 = 263,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,037.92/1,143,581.76 = 263,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,037.92x = 1,143,581.76 × 263,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,037.92x = 301,221,631,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,221,631,260.98/762,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,284.31

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