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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,578.10, 1,143,539.10 and 383,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,578.10, 1,143,539.10 and 383,352.30 is: 574,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,578.10 : 1,143,539.10 = 383,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,578.10/1,143,539.10 = 383,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,578.10x = 1,143,539.10 × 383,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,578.10x = 438,378,344,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,378,344,124.93/762,578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,863.54

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