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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,760.84, 1,144,148.13 and 194,142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,760.84, 1,144,148.13 and 194,142.55 is: 291,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,760.84 : 1,144,148.13 = 194,142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,760.84/1,144,148.13 = 194,142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,760.84x = 1,144,148.13 × 194,142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,760.84x = 222,127,835,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,127,835,535.93/762,760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,215.57

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