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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,023.80, 1,143,720.96 and 407,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,023.80, 1,143,720.96 and 407,341 is: 611,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,023.80 : 1,143,720.96 = 407,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,023.80/1,143,720.96 = 407,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,023.80x = 1,143,720.96 × 407,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,023.80x = 465,884,439,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,884,439,567.36/762,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,377.81

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