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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,075.72, 1,142,880.12 and 526,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,075.72, 1,142,880.12 and 526,929.48 is: 790,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,075.72 : 1,142,880.12 = 526,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,075.72/1,142,880.12 = 526,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,075.72x = 1,142,880.12 × 526,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,075.72x = 602,217,227,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,217,227,333.94/762,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,232.80

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