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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,256.52, 1,142,593.26 and 387,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,256.52, 1,142,593.26 and 387,559.24 is: 581,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,256.52 : 1,142,593.26 = 387,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,256.52/1,142,593.26 = 387,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,256.52x = 1,142,593.26 × 387,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,256.52x = 442,822,575,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,822,575,474.72/761,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,699.55

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