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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,493.91, 1,142,997.21 and 363,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,493.91, 1,142,997.21 and 363,027.42 is: 544,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,493.91 : 1,142,997.21 = 363,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,493.91/1,142,997.21 = 363,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,493.91x = 1,142,997.21 × 363,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,493.91x = 414,939,328,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,939,328,213.50/762,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,187.08

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