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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,055.88, 1,049,047.62 and 599,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,055.88, 1,049,047.62 and 599,660.68 is: 826,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,055.88 : 1,049,047.62 = 599,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,055.88/1,049,047.62 = 599,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,055.88x = 1,049,047.62 × 599,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,055.88x = 629,072,609,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,072,609,161.58/761,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,578.74

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