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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,288.58, 1,049,085.35 and 461,767.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,288.58, 1,049,085.35 and 461,767.05 is: 637,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,288.58 : 1,049,085.35 = 461,767.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,288.58/1,049,085.35 = 461,767.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,288.58x = 1,049,085.35 × 461,767.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,288.58x = 484,433,044,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,433,044,958.88/760,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,169.97

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