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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,973.72, 1,142,727.24 and 526,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,973.72, 1,142,727.24 and 526,827.48 is: 790,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,973.72 : 1,142,727.24 = 526,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,973.72/1,142,727.24 = 526,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,973.72x = 1,142,727.24 × 526,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,973.72x = 602,020,112,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,020,112,176.56/761,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,079.89

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