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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,601.37, 1,142,507.84 and 357,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,601.37, 1,142,507.84 and 357,049.55 is: 534,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,601.37 : 1,142,507.84 = 357,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,601.37/1,142,507.84 = 357,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,601.37x = 1,142,507.84 × 357,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,601.37x = 407,931,911,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,931,911,214.49/762,601.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,921.56

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