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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,005.92, 1,051,580.03 and 417,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,005.92, 1,051,580.03 and 417,873.28 is: 576,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,005.92 : 1,051,580.03 = 417,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,005.92/1,051,580.03 = 417,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,005.92x = 1,051,580.03 × 417,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,005.92x = 439,427,196,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,427,196,318.60/762,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,671.63

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