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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,809.28, 1,144,270.08 and 201,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,809.28, 1,144,270.08 and 201,840 is: 302,774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,809.28 : 1,144,270.08 = 201,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,809.28/1,144,270.08 = 201,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,809.28x = 1,144,270.08 × 201,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,809.28x = 230,959,472,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,959,472,947.20/762,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,774.86

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