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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,692.95, 1,144,105.85 and 250,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,692.95, 1,144,105.85 and 250,204.38 is: 375,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,692.95 : 1,144,105.85 = 250,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,692.95/1,144,105.85 = 250,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,692.95x = 1,144,105.85 × 250,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,692.95x = 286,260,294,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,260,294,853.62/762,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,328.36

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