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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,029.32, 1,140,801.73 and 508,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,029.32, 1,140,801.73 and 508,681.44 is: 761,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,029.32 : 1,140,801.73 = 508,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,029.32/1,140,801.73 = 508,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,029.32x = 1,140,801.73 × 508,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,029.32x = 580,304,666,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,304,666,770.89/762,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,525.38

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