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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,857.65, 1,142,796.20 and 525,136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,857.65, 1,142,796.20 and 525,136.77 is: 787,711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,857.65 : 1,142,796.20 = 525,136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,857.65/1,142,796.20 = 525,136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,857.65x = 1,142,796.20 × 525,136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,857.65x = 600,124,302,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,124,302,610.59/761,857.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,711.85

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