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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,726.12, 1,143,733.68 and 282,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,726.12, 1,143,733.68 and 282,934.68 is: 424,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,726.12 : 1,143,733.68 = 282,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,726.12/1,143,733.68 = 282,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,726.12x = 1,143,733.68 × 282,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,726.12x = 323,601,922,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,601,922,756.02/762,726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,270.15

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