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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,772.40, 1,144,158.60 and 201,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,772.40, 1,144,158.60 and 201,863.60 is: 302,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,772.40 : 1,144,158.60 = 201,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,772.40/1,144,158.60 = 201,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,772.40x = 1,144,158.60 × 201,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,772.40x = 230,963,973,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,963,973,966.96/762,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,795.40

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