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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,224.73, 1,050,494.13 and 430,082.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,224.73, 1,050,494.13 and 430,082.15 is: 593,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,224.73 : 1,050,494.13 = 430,082.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,224.73/1,050,494.13 = 430,082.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,224.73x = 1,050,494.13 × 430,082.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,224.73x = 451,798,768,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,798,768,740.31/761,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,515.63

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