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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,530.98, 1,143,052.68 and 363,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,530.98, 1,143,052.68 and 363,064.42 is: 544,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,530.98 : 1,143,052.68 = 363,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,530.98/1,143,052.68 = 363,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,530.98x = 1,143,052.68 × 363,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,530.98x = 415,001,758,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,001,758,293.65/762,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,242.49

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