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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,231.86, 1,050,450.73 and 417,067.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,231.86, 1,050,450.73 and 417,067.31 is: 575,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,231.86 : 1,050,450.73 = 417,067.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,231.86/1,050,450.73 = 417,067.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,231.86x = 1,050,450.73 × 417,067.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,231.86x = 438,108,661,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,108,661,832.10/761,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,525.92

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