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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,814.28, 1,051,280.94 and 417,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,814.28, 1,051,280.94 and 417,638.44 is: 576,328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,814.28 : 1,051,280.94 = 417,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,814.28/1,051,280.94 = 417,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,814.28x = 1,051,280.94 × 417,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,814.28x = 439,055,331,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,055,331,783.33/761,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,328.57

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