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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,827.48, 1,144,398.57 and 250,531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,827.48, 1,144,398.57 and 250,531.23 is: 375,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,827.48 : 1,144,398.57 = 250,531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,827.48/1,144,398.57 = 250,531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,827.48x = 1,144,398.57 × 250,531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,827.48x = 286,707,581,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,707,581,352.34/762,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,848.53

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