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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,861.03, 1,142,801.26 and 525,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,861.03, 1,142,801.26 and 525,140.15 is: 787,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,861.03 : 1,142,801.26 = 525,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,861.03/1,142,801.26 = 525,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,861.03x = 1,142,801.26 × 525,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,861.03x = 600,130,818,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,130,818,069.73/761,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,716.92

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