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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,042.42, 1,143,588.51 and 263,406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,042.42, 1,143,588.51 and 263,406.42 is: 395,291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,042.42 : 1,143,588.51 = 263,406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,042.42/1,143,588.51 = 263,406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,042.42x = 1,143,588.51 × 263,406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,042.42x = 301,228,555,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,228,555,372.23/762,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,291.06

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