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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,756.83, 1,144,142.12 and 194,138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,756.83, 1,144,142.12 and 194,138.54 is: 291,209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,756.83 : 1,144,142.12 = 194,138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,756.83/1,144,142.12 = 194,138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,756.83x = 1,144,142.12 × 194,138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,756.83x = 222,122,078,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,122,078,236.50/762,756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,209.56

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