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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,035.91, 1,050,935.51 and 569,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,035.91, 1,050,935.51 and 569,717.15 is: 786,738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,035.91 : 1,050,935.51 = 569,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,035.91/1,050,935.51 = 569,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,035.91x = 1,050,935.51 × 569,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,035.91x = 598,735,979,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,735,979,760.61/761,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,738.15

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