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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,783.86, 1,144,242.48 and 283,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,783.86, 1,144,242.48 and 283,017.08 is: 424,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,783.86 : 1,144,242.48 = 283,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,783.86/1,144,242.48 = 283,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,783.86x = 1,144,242.48 × 283,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,783.86x = 323,840,165,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,840,165,501.56/762,783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,550.36

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