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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,693.80, 1,143,848.76 and 313,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,693.80, 1,143,848.76 and 313,539.92 is: 470,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,693.80 : 1,143,848.76 = 313,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,693.80/1,143,848.76 = 313,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,693.80x = 1,143,848.76 × 313,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,693.80x = 358,642,248,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,642,248,702.50/762,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,230.97

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