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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,317.59, 1,045,997.71 and 576,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,317.59, 1,045,997.71 and 576,631.20 is: 795,385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,317.59 : 1,045,997.71 = 576,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,317.59/1,045,997.71 = 576,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,317.59x = 1,045,997.71 × 576,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,317.59x = 603,154,913,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,154,913,272.97/758,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,385.63

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