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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,318.87, 1,143,583.89 and 257,024.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,318.87, 1,143,583.89 and 257,024.49 is: 385,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,318.87 : 1,143,583.89 = 257,024.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,318.87/1,143,583.89 = 257,024.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,318.87x = 1,143,583.89 × 257,024.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,318.87x = 293,929,066,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,929,066,099.47/762,318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,572.33

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