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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,257.37, 1,050,534.65 and 417,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,257.37, 1,050,534.65 and 417,115.62 is: 575,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,257.37 : 1,050,534.65 = 417,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,257.37/1,050,534.65 = 417,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,257.37x = 1,050,534.65 × 417,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,257.37x = 438,194,412,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,194,412,909.02/761,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,619.27

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