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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,177.91, 1,144,777.23 and 283,220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,177.91, 1,144,777.23 and 283,220.25 is: 424,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,177.91 : 1,144,777.23 = 283,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,177.91/1,144,777.23 = 283,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,177.91x = 1,144,777.23 × 283,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,177.91x = 324,224,093,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,224,093,274.91/763,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,834.22

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