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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,033.52, 1,144,963.68 and 562,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,033.52, 1,144,963.68 and 562,771.20 is: 843,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,033.52 : 1,144,963.68 = 562,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,033.52/1,144,963.68 = 562,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,033.52x = 1,144,963.68 × 562,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,033.52x = 644,352,584,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,352,584,150.02/764,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,356.43

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