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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,232.56, 1,144,873.12 and 383,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,232.56, 1,144,873.12 and 383,946 is: 575,931.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,232.56 : 1,144,873.12 = 383,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,232.56/1,144,873.12 = 383,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,232.56x = 1,144,873.12 × 383,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,232.56x = 439,569,454,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,569,454,931.52/763,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,931.21

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