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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,861.15, 1,142,801.45 and 525,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,861.15, 1,142,801.45 and 525,140.27 is: 787,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,861.15 : 1,142,801.45 = 525,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,861.15/1,142,801.45 = 525,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,861.15x = 1,142,801.45 × 525,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,861.15x = 600,131,059,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,131,059,383.69/761,861.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,717.10

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