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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,972.22, 1,142,724.99 and 526,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,972.22, 1,142,724.99 and 526,825.98 is: 790,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,972.22 : 1,142,724.99 = 526,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,972.22/1,142,724.99 = 526,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,972.22x = 1,142,724.99 × 526,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,972.22x = 602,017,212,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,017,212,727.24/761,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,077.64

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