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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,844.84, 1,051,357.71 and 417,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,844.84, 1,051,357.71 and 417,712.20 is: 576,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,844.84 : 1,051,357.71 = 417,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,844.84/1,051,357.71 = 417,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,844.84x = 1,051,357.71 × 417,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,844.84x = 439,164,942,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,164,942,031.06/761,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,449.32

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