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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,759.72, 1,144,102.50 and 283,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,759.72, 1,144,102.50 and 283,080.96 is: 424,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,759.72 : 1,144,102.50 = 283,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,759.72/1,144,102.50 = 283,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,759.72x = 1,144,102.50 × 283,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,759.72x = 323,873,634,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,873,634,038.40/762,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,607.68

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