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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,374.43, 1,142,118.23 and 508,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,374.43, 1,142,118.23 and 508,890.60 is: 762,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,374.43 : 1,142,118.23 = 508,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,374.43/1,142,118.23 = 508,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,374.43x = 1,142,118.23 × 508,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,374.43x = 581,213,228,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,213,228,791.19/762,374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,372.41

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