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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,486.40, 1,140,847.20 and 620,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,486.40, 1,140,847.20 and 620,481.60 is: 929,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,486.40 : 1,140,847.20 = 620,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,486.40/1,140,847.20 = 620,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,486.40x = 1,140,847.20 × 620,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,486.40x = 707,874,696,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,874,696,011.52/761,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,595.98

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