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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,678.41, 1,144,390.77 and 307,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,678.41, 1,144,390.77 and 307,250.69 is: 461,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,678.41 : 1,144,390.77 = 307,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,678.41/1,144,390.77 = 307,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,678.41x = 1,144,390.77 × 307,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,678.41x = 351,614,847,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,614,847,990.18/762,678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,026.36

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