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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,047.92, 1,050,952.08 and 569,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,047.92, 1,050,952.08 and 569,729.16 is: 786,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,047.92 : 1,050,952.08 = 569,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,047.92/1,050,952.08 = 569,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,047.92x = 1,050,952.08 × 569,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,047.92x = 598,758,045,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,758,045,738.65/761,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,754.72

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