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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,758.82, 1,144,145.12 and 194,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,758.82, 1,144,145.12 and 194,140.54 is: 291,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,758.82 : 1,144,145.12 = 194,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,758.82/1,144,145.12 = 194,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,758.82x = 1,144,145.12 × 194,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,758.82x = 222,124,951,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,124,951,435.17/762,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,212.56

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