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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406,536.53, 1,941,018.39 and 761,959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406,536.53, 1,941,018.39 and 761,959.32 is: 1,051,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406,536.53 : 1,941,018.39 = 761,959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406,536.53/1,941,018.39 = 761,959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406,536.53x = 1,941,018.39 × 761,959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406,536.53x = 1,478,977,052,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,977,052,551.89/1,406,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,502.77

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