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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,097.84, 1,143,147.02 and 282,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,097.84, 1,143,147.02 and 282,490.56 is: 423,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,097.84 : 1,143,147.02 = 282,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,097.84/1,143,147.02 = 282,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,097.84x = 1,143,147.02 × 282,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,097.84x = 322,928,241,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,928,241,842.13/762,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,735.94

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