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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,847.04, 1,051,360.79 and 417,714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,847.04, 1,051,360.79 and 417,714.42 is: 576,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,847.04 : 1,051,360.79 = 417,714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,847.04/1,051,360.79 = 417,714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,847.04x = 1,051,360.79 × 417,714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,847.04x = 439,168,562,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,168,562,605.59/761,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,452.41

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