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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,972.47, 1,051,534.10 and 417,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,972.47, 1,051,534.10 and 417,839.72 is: 576,625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,972.47 : 1,051,534.10 = 417,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,972.47/1,051,534.10 = 417,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,972.47x = 1,051,534.10 × 417,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,972.47x = 439,372,709,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,372,709,701.38/761,972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,625.44

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