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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,519, 1,141,899.93 and 424,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,519, 1,141,899.93 and 424,216.72 is: 636,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,519 : 1,141,899.93 = 424,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,519/1,141,899.93 = 424,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,519x = 1,141,899.93 × 424,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,519x = 484,413,042,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,413,042,872.83/760,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,950.61

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