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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,688.32, 1,143,583.86 and 289,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,688.32, 1,143,583.86 and 289,406.96 is: 433,940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,688.32 : 1,143,583.86 = 289,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,688.32/1,143,583.86 = 289,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,688.32x = 1,143,583.86 × 289,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,688.32x = 330,961,128,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,961,128,427.67/762,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,940.21

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