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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,295.47, 1,050,631.76 and 417,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,295.47, 1,050,631.76 and 417,132 is: 575,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,295.47 : 1,050,631.76 = 417,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,295.47/1,050,631.76 = 417,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,295.47x = 1,050,631.76 × 417,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,295.47x = 438,252,128,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,252,128,355.15/761,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,666.28

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