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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,077.79, 1,042,686.48 and 551,805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,077.79, 1,042,686.48 and 551,805.15 is: 760,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,077.79 : 1,042,686.48 = 551,805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,077.79/1,042,686.48 = 551,805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,077.79x = 1,042,686.48 × 551,805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,077.79x = 575,359,769,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,359,769,499.37/756,077.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,979.59

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