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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,617.76, 1,140,296.72 and 574,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,617.76, 1,140,296.72 and 574,041.44 is: 859,456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,617.76 : 1,140,296.72 = 574,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,617.76/1,140,296.72 = 574,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,617.76x = 1,140,296.72 × 574,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,617.76x = 654,577,571,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,577,571,176.08/761,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,456.81

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