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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,217.91, 1,050,481.53 and 412,359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,217.91, 1,050,481.53 and 412,359.13 is: 569,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,217.91 : 1,050,481.53 = 412,359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,217.91/1,050,481.53 = 412,359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,217.91x = 1,050,481.53 × 412,359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,217.91x = 433,175,649,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,175,649,791.87/761,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,056.04

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