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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,575.63, 1,051,452.96 and 490,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,575.63, 1,051,452.96 and 490,116.32 is: 676,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,575.63 : 1,051,452.96 = 490,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,575.63/1,051,452.96 = 490,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,575.63x = 1,051,452.96 × 490,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,575.63x = 515,334,255,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334,255,408.31/761,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,668.52

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