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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,212.60, 1,143,318.96 and 201,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,212.60, 1,143,318.96 and 201,251.96 is: 301,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,212.60 : 1,143,318.96 = 201,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,212.60/1,143,318.96 = 201,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,212.60x = 1,143,318.96 × 201,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,212.60x = 230,095,181,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,095,181,605.16/762,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,877.96

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