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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,046.92, 1,143,595.26 and 263,410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,046.92, 1,143,595.26 and 263,410.92 is: 395,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,046.92 : 1,143,595.26 = 263,410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,046.92/1,143,595.26 = 263,410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,046.92x = 1,143,595.26 × 263,410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,046.92x = 301,235,479,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,235,479,544.24/762,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,297.81

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