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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,061.32, 1,143,123.57 and 312,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,061.32, 1,143,123.57 and 312,465.15 is: 468,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,061.32 : 1,143,123.57 = 312,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,061.32/1,143,123.57 = 312,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,061.32x = 1,143,123.57 × 312,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,061.32x = 357,186,277,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,186,277,768.59/762,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,710.68

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