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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,155.19, 1,142,236.15 and 312,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,155.19, 1,142,236.15 and 312,349.43 is: 468,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,155.19 : 1,142,236.15 = 312,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,155.19/1,142,236.15 = 312,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,155.19x = 1,142,236.15 × 312,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,155.19x = 356,776,812,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,776,812,452.61/762,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,115.70

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