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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,215.58, 1,143,323.46 and 201,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,215.58, 1,143,323.46 and 201,254.94 is: 301,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,215.58 : 1,143,323.46 = 201,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,215.58/1,143,323.46 = 201,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,215.58x = 1,143,323.46 × 201,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,215.58x = 230,099,494,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,099,494,342.89/762,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,882.43

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