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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,951.62, 1,051,280.40 and 600,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,951.62, 1,051,280.40 and 600,305.59 is: 828,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,951.62 : 1,051,280.40 = 600,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,951.62/1,051,280.40 = 600,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,951.62x = 1,051,280.40 × 600,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,951.62x = 631,089,500,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,089,500,777.44/761,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,254.03

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