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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,846.99, 1,051,343.04 and 417,678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,846.99, 1,051,343.04 and 417,678.80 is: 576,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,846.99 : 1,051,343.04 = 417,678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,846.99/1,051,343.04 = 417,678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,846.99x = 1,051,343.04 × 417,678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,846.99x = 439,123,695,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,123,695,645.13/761,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,393.56

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