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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,857.95, 1,051,375.85 and 417,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,857.95, 1,051,375.85 and 417,725.30 is: 576,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,857.95 : 1,051,375.85 = 417,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,857.95/1,051,375.85 = 417,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,857.95x = 1,051,375.85 × 417,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,857.95x = 439,186,294,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,186,294,460.29/761,857.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,467.43

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