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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,031.33, 1,140,804.73 and 508,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,031.33, 1,140,804.73 and 508,683.44 is: 761,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,031.33 : 1,140,804.73 = 508,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,031.33/1,140,804.73 = 508,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,031.33x = 1,140,804.73 × 508,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,031.33x = 580,308,476,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,308,476,004.98/762,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,528.37

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