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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,797.49, 1,144,159.08 and 283,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,797.49, 1,144,159.08 and 283,118.67 is: 424,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,797.49 : 1,144,159.08 = 283,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,797.49/1,144,159.08 = 283,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,797.49x = 1,144,159.08 × 283,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,797.49x = 323,932,796,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,932,796,998.02/762,797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,664.21

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