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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,156.59, 1,051,786.66 and 417,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,156.59, 1,051,786.66 and 417,969.83 is: 576,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,156.59 : 1,051,786.66 = 417,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,156.59/1,051,786.66 = 417,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,156.59x = 1,051,786.66 × 417,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,156.59x = 439,615,094,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,615,094,735.99/762,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,804.16

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