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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,985.58, 1,144,522.12 and 202,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,985.58, 1,144,522.12 and 202,005.50 is: 303,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,985.58 : 1,144,522.12 = 202,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,985.58/1,144,522.12 = 202,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,985.58x = 1,144,522.12 × 202,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,985.58x = 231,199,763,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,199,763,111.66/762,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,019.83

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