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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,416.20, 1,143,624.30 and 342,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,416.20, 1,143,624.30 and 342,512.20 is: 513,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,416.20 : 1,143,624.30 = 342,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,416.20/1,143,624.30 = 342,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,416.20x = 1,143,624.30 × 342,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,416.20x = 391,705,274,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,705,274,966.46/762,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,768.30

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