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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,951.92, 1,140,181.14 and 461,529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,951.92, 1,140,181.14 and 461,529.74 is: 691,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,951.92 : 1,140,181.14 = 461,529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,951.92/1,140,181.14 = 461,529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,951.92x = 1,140,181.14 × 461,529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,951.92x = 526,227,505,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,227,505,097.10/760,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,538.44

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