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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,499.84, 1,141,954.52 and 406,320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,499.84, 1,141,954.52 and 406,320.12 is: 609,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,499.84 : 1,141,954.52 = 406,320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,499.84/1,141,954.52 = 406,320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,499.84x = 1,141,954.52 × 406,320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,499.84x = 463,999,095,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,999,095,569.34/761,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,322.64

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