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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,241.12, 1,051,816.88 and 440,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,241.12, 1,051,816.88 and 440,055.20 is: 607,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,241.12 : 1,051,816.88 = 440,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,241.12/1,051,816.88 = 440,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,241.12x = 1,051,816.88 × 440,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,241.12x = 462,857,487,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,857,487,491.78/762,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,232.38

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