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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,260.02, 1,142,598.51 and 387,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,260.02, 1,142,598.51 and 387,562.74 is: 581,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,260.02 : 1,142,598.51 = 387,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,260.02/1,142,598.51 = 387,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,260.02x = 1,142,598.51 × 387,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,260.02x = 442,828,609,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,828,609,255.52/761,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,704.80

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