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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,041.92, 1,143,587.76 and 263,405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,041.92, 1,143,587.76 and 263,405.92 is: 395,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,041.92 : 1,143,587.76 = 263,405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,041.92/1,143,587.76 = 263,405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,041.92x = 1,143,587.76 × 263,405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,041.92x = 301,227,786,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,227,786,023.54/762,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,290.31

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