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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,185.58, 1,143,326.97 and 201,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,185.58, 1,143,326.97 and 201,205.50 is: 301,821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,185.58 : 1,143,326.97 = 201,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,185.58/1,143,326.97 = 201,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,185.58x = 1,143,326.97 × 201,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,185.58x = 230,043,674,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,043,674,662.34/762,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,821.08

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