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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,666.80, 1,144,000.20 and 638,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,666.80, 1,144,000.20 and 638,250.80 is: 957,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,666.80 : 1,144,000.20 = 638,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,666.80/1,144,000.20 = 638,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,666.80x = 1,144,000.20 × 638,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,666.80x = 730,159,042,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,159,042,850.16/762,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,376.20

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