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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,516.76, 1,141,896.56 and 424,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,516.76, 1,141,896.56 and 424,214.48 is: 636,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,516.76 : 1,141,896.56 = 424,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,516.76/1,141,896.56 = 424,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,516.76x = 1,141,896.56 × 424,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,516.76x = 484,409,055,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,409,055,414.19/760,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,947.25

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