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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,226.39, 1,050,492.40 and 417,075.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,226.39, 1,050,492.40 and 417,075.38 is: 575,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,226.39 : 1,050,492.40 = 417,075.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,226.39/1,050,492.40 = 417,075.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,226.39x = 1,050,492.40 × 417,075.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,226.39x = 438,134,516,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,134,516,917.11/761,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,564.01

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