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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,498.09, 1,141,951.89 and 406,318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,498.09, 1,141,951.89 and 406,318.37 is: 609,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,498.09 : 1,141,951.89 = 406,318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,498.09/1,141,951.89 = 406,318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,498.09x = 1,141,951.89 × 406,318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,498.09x = 463,996,030,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,996,030,563.22/761,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,320.02

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