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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,872.32, 1,051,416.90 and 455,890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,872.32, 1,051,416.90 and 455,890.14 is: 629,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,872.32 : 1,051,416.90 = 455,890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,872.32/1,051,416.90 = 455,890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,872.32x = 1,051,416.90 × 455,890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,872.32x = 479,330,597,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,330,597,739.37/761,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,148.20

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