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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,604.30, 1,051,129.62 and 486,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,604.30, 1,051,129.62 and 486,081 is: 670,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,604.30 : 1,051,129.62 = 486,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,604.30/1,051,129.62 = 486,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,604.30x = 1,051,129.62 × 486,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,604.30x = 510,934,136,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,934,136,819.22/761,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,865.61

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