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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,661.98, 1,144,294.29 and 289,472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,661.98, 1,144,294.29 and 289,472.94 is: 434,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,661.98 : 1,144,294.29 = 289,472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,661.98/1,144,294.29 = 289,472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,661.98x = 1,144,294.29 × 289,472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,661.98x = 331,242,232,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,242,232,351.51/762,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,323.78

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