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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,862.36, 1,051,157.28 and 600,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,862.36, 1,051,157.28 and 600,215.76 is: 828,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,862.36 : 1,051,157.28 = 600,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,862.36/1,051,157.28 = 600,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,862.36x = 1,051,157.28 × 600,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,862.36x = 630,921,165,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,921,165,694.73/761,862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,130.12

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