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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,164.42, 1,143,689.37 and 341,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,164.42, 1,143,689.37 and 341,440.29 is: 512,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,164.42 : 1,143,689.37 = 341,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,164.42/1,143,689.37 = 341,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,164.42x = 1,143,689.37 × 341,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,164.42x = 390,501,630,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,501,630,162.72/762,164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,358.78

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