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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,479.64, 1,140,325.80 and 405,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,479.64, 1,140,325.80 and 405,398.32 is: 607,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,479.64 : 1,140,325.80 = 405,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,479.64/1,140,325.80 = 405,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,479.64x = 1,140,325.80 × 405,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,479.64x = 462,286,163,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,286,163,572.66/760,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,887.63

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