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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,243.96, 1,051,889.47 and 418,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,243.96, 1,051,889.47 and 418,072.87 is: 576,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,243.96 : 1,051,889.47 = 418,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,243.96/1,051,889.47 = 418,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,243.96x = 1,051,889.47 × 418,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,243.96x = 439,766,449,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,766,449,645.68/762,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,936.61

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