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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,032.56, 1,141,560.06 and 361,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,032.56, 1,141,560.06 and 361,714.08 is: 542,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,032.56 : 1,141,560.06 = 361,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,032.56/1,141,560.06 = 361,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,032.56x = 1,141,560.06 × 361,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,032.56x = 412,918,346,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,918,346,867.65/761,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,576.45

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