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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,027.80, 1,143,726.96 and 407,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,027.80, 1,143,726.96 and 407,345 is: 611,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,027.80 : 1,143,726.96 = 407,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,027.80/1,143,726.96 = 407,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,027.80x = 1,143,726.96 × 407,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,027.80x = 465,891,458,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,891,458,521.20/762,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,383.81

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