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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,407.76, 1,141,518.86 and 376,891.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,407.76, 1,141,518.86 and 376,891.32 is: 565,043.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,407.76 : 1,141,518.86 = 376,891.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,407.76/1,141,518.86 = 376,891.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,407.76x = 1,141,518.86 × 376,891.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,407.76x = 430,228,553,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,228,553,759.88/761,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,043.56

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