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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,997.56, 1,141,507.52 and 361,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,997.56, 1,141,507.52 and 361,679.08 is: 542,523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,997.56 : 1,141,507.52 = 361,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,997.56/1,141,507.52 = 361,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,997.56x = 1,141,507.52 × 361,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,997.56x = 412,859,389,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,859,389,646.68/760,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,523.93

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