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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,973.66, 1,142,727.12 and 526,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,973.66, 1,142,727.12 and 526,827.42 is: 790,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,973.66 : 1,142,727.12 = 526,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,973.66/1,142,727.12 = 526,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,973.66x = 1,142,727.12 × 526,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,973.66x = 602,019,980,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,019,980,393.63/761,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,079.78

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