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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,764.16, 1,144,200.96 and 201,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,764.16, 1,144,200.96 and 201,792 is: 302,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,764.16 : 1,144,200.96 = 201,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,764.16/1,144,200.96 = 201,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,764.16x = 1,144,200.96 × 201,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,764.16x = 230,890,600,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,890,600,120.32/762,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,702.48

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