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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,951.59, 1,144,391.42 and 283,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,951.59, 1,144,391.42 and 283,274.79 is: 424,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,951.59 : 1,144,391.42 = 283,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,951.59/1,144,391.42 = 283,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,951.59x = 1,144,391.42 × 283,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,951.59x = 324,177,235,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,177,235,595.02/762,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,898.83

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