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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,544.99, 1,142,349.03 and 628,176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,544.99, 1,142,349.03 and 628,176.87 is: 942,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,544.99 : 1,142,349.03 = 628,176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,544.99/1,142,349.03 = 628,176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,544.99x = 1,142,349.03 × 628,176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,544.99x = 717,597,238,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,597,238,112.94/761,544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,291.33

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