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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,032.62, 1,050,187.68 and 416,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,032.62, 1,050,187.68 and 416,870.08 is: 575,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,032.62 : 1,050,187.68 = 416,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,032.62/1,050,187.68 = 416,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,032.62x = 1,050,187.68 × 416,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,032.62x = 437,791,819,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,791,819,551.15/761,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,260.26

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