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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,574.51, 1,051,451.41 and 490,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,574.51, 1,051,451.41 and 490,115.19 is: 676,666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,574.51 : 1,051,451.41 = 490,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,574.51/1,051,451.41 = 490,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,574.51x = 1,051,451.41 × 490,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,574.51x = 515,332,307,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,332,307,587.92/761,574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,666.96

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