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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,629.14, 1,051,041.69 and 417,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,629.14, 1,051,041.69 and 417,484.17 is: 576,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,629.14 : 1,051,041.69 = 417,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,629.14/1,051,041.69 = 417,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,629.14x = 1,051,041.69 × 417,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,629.14x = 438,793,267,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,793,267,585.05/761,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,124.58

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