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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,667.48, 1,144,302.54 and 289,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,667.48, 1,144,302.54 and 289,478.44 is: 434,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,667.48 : 1,144,302.54 = 289,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,667.48/1,144,302.54 = 289,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,667.48x = 1,144,302.54 × 289,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,667.48x = 331,250,914,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,250,914,167.24/762,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,332.03

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