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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,262.80, 1,050,502.52 and 434,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,262.80, 1,050,502.52 and 434,562.84 is: 599,673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,262.80 : 1,050,502.52 = 434,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,262.80/1,050,502.52 = 434,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,262.80x = 1,050,502.52 × 434,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,262.80x = 456,509,359,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,509,359,604.76/761,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,673.81

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