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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,318.60, 1,143,998.70 and 426,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,318.60, 1,143,998.70 and 426,358.60 is: 638,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,318.60 : 1,143,998.70 = 426,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,318.60/1,143,998.70 = 426,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,318.60x = 1,143,998.70 × 426,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,318.60x = 487,753,684,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,753,684,133.82/763,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,990.96

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