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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,255.52, 1,142,591.76 and 387,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,255.52, 1,142,591.76 and 387,558.24 is: 581,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,255.52 : 1,142,591.76 = 387,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,255.52/1,142,591.76 = 387,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,255.52x = 1,142,591.76 × 387,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,255.52x = 442,820,851,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,820,851,544.10/761,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,698.05

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