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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,887.95, 1,141,751.97 and 424,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,887.95, 1,141,751.97 and 424,118.16 is: 636,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,887.95 : 1,141,751.97 = 424,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,887.95/1,141,751.97 = 424,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,887.95x = 1,141,751.97 × 424,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,887.95x = 484,237,744,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,237,744,692.78/760,887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,411.38

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