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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,827.52, 1,140,249.84 and 423,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,827.52, 1,140,249.84 and 423,854.56 is: 635,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,827.52 : 1,140,249.84 = 423,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,827.52/1,140,249.84 = 423,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,827.52x = 1,140,249.84 × 423,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,827.52x = 483,300,094,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,300,094,223.27/760,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,229.51

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