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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,153.03, 1,142,232.93 and 312,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,153.03, 1,142,232.93 and 312,347.27 is: 468,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,153.03 : 1,142,232.93 = 312,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,153.03/1,142,232.93 = 312,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,153.03x = 1,142,232.93 × 312,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,153.03x = 356,773,331,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,773,331,678.44/762,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,112.46

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