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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,251.76, 1,050,478.16 and 417,087.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,251.76, 1,050,478.16 and 417,087.21 is: 575,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,251.76 : 1,050,478.16 = 417,087.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,251.76/1,050,478.16 = 417,087.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,251.76x = 1,050,478.16 × 417,087.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,251.76x = 438,141,002,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,141,002,834.90/761,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,553.36

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