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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,682.28, 1,144,089.90 and 250,193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,682.28, 1,144,089.90 and 250,193.76 is: 375,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,682.28 : 1,144,089.90 = 250,193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,682.28/1,144,089.90 = 250,193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,682.28x = 1,144,089.90 × 250,193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,682.28x = 286,244,153,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,244,153,859.02/762,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,312.45

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