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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,858.95, 1,051,377.23 and 417,726.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,858.95, 1,051,377.23 and 417,726.30 is: 576,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,858.95 : 1,051,377.23 = 417,726.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,858.95/1,051,377.23 = 417,726.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,858.95x = 1,051,377.23 × 417,726.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,858.95x = 439,187,920,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,187,920,192.15/761,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,468.81

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